Inside Sales Trainee - Little Rock, AR

Priority1, Inc., a dynamic nationwide company, is now seeking Inside Sales- Freight University participants for business to-business product/service tele sales in our Little Rock, AR office. We are looking for enthusiastic, polished, hardworking candidates who want to have a career in sales! Priority1 is a premier consulting and contract logistics company, specializing in LTL, Truckload, Air Freight, and Warehouse services. We are growing at a rapid pace and we are looking to add new Inside Sales- Freight University participants to our Little Rock market.

As an Inside Sales- Freight University participant, you will represent Priority1 Inc and promote our services to new customers, learn how to build and maintain your own book of business and provide an exceptional level of customer services. Inside Sales- Freight University participant track sales opportunities and develops a pipeline of potential customers through strategic relationships. You will gain skills to learn how to be the owner of your own book of business working in a fast paced team environment. In a $700+ Billion industry your prospective client base is unlimited. The Priority1 value proposition delivers best in class solutions for customers, while also reducing their operating cost. This Inside Sales Freight University Program is the start of a career path that creates consistent personal and professional growth as well as a great income opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and developing new business
• Develop lead generation and utilize CRM to track activity
• Selling and setting up new accounts
• Trains customers on use and advantages of web-based shipping and technology
• Maintaining and growing customer relationships

Training and Development

Priority1 is proud to have all Inside Sales trainees attend our Freight U (Freight University) 6 week learning & development program. At Priority1, we believe in supporting our Inside Sales Trainees (ISTs) through best-in-class training and development. New hires can expect 6 weeks of training immediately following their start date.   All training are led by the Leadership Development & Sales Teams. New Inside Sales Trainees will learn the ins and outs of the freight industry while developing and honing their sales techniques and skills in Freight U! 

Rewards and Recognition

We recognize our talent often because we understand how important it is to acknowledge superior performance. Motivated, competitive individuals can expect to have their accomplishments recognized in front of their peers and in front of the entire organization.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred not required
• 0-2 year’s sales or similar experience preferred
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solver with ability to identify issues and provide solutions
• Determined to be part of a winning team
• Strategic relationship builder with focus on customer pipeline and key decision makers

Compensation

• Hourly rate prior to the completion of Freight University
• Uncapped commissions
• $35K Base Salary + upon successful completion of training, Freight University, and reassignment to an Inside Sales Rep position
• ⁠Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependent
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Physical Requirements:

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications, primarily on the telephone and email. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching.  Capability of sight and hearing required.  Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.