Inside Sales Representative

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.

Priority1, Inc., a dynamic nationwide company, is now seeking college graduates for business to-business product/service telesales in our new Knoxville 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 Reps to our Knoxville office.

As an Inside Sales Rep, you will represent Priority1 Inc and promote our services to new customers, build and maintain your own book of business and provide an exceptional level of customer services. Inside Sales Rep tracks sales opportunities and develops a pipeline of potential customers through strategic relationships. You will 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 Rep position 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

At Priority1, we believe in supporting our Inside Sales Reps (ISRs) through best-in-class training and development. New hires can expect three weeks of training inside of their first 24 months, with the potential for additional Senior ISR trainings and management trainings further into their career. All trainings are led by the Executive Development Team, who themselves started in sales. New Inside Sales Reps will learn the ins and outs of the freight industry while developing and honing their sales techniques and skills.

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

• 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

• $40,000K Salary + Uncapped Commission

• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents

• 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.

Priority-1, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please email [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)