Sales- Leadership Development Program - A. Duie Pyle : Job Details

Pyle People Deliver. That's why A. Duie Pyle has become the Northeast's premier transportation and logistics provider. Since 1924, our “Service First” mentality has pushed us to exceed the expectations of both our customers and fellow employees in the performance of all job related responsibilities. It is through this mindset that we've created our Leadership Development Program in pursuit of the next wave of Pyle leaders.

• 24 week rotational program; combination of Sales and Operations based assignments
• Extensive training to learn about the Transportation & Logistics industry and best sales practices
• Advancement into an Account Management role immediately following graduation

Position Overview:

A. Duie Pyle's Sales Development Program is an accelerated training program designed to prepare and develop future business development representatives. SDP will take you on a three month progression where you will learn about our Operations and Sales teams while developing a strong understanding of the transportation industry and our direct competitors.

Your career will begin at the closest Pyle terminal to your home. Here, you will learn about freight handling and our LTL, less-than-truckload, business. Over the course of the next three months, you will gain valuable hands on experience working various shifts on our dock and riding along in our trucks. To sell our services successfully, you have to first understand how they work. Additionally, you'll spend time in our corporate office engaging with and learning from our senior leadership.

Nearing the completion of the program, you'll receive your assigned territory within the Pyle network. Following your successful graduation, you'll start putting your new acquired skills to work!

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Shadowing Pyle leaders to develop leadership skills through on-the-job experiences, project assignments and formal training
• Understanding “teamwork” – learning how all team members and roles impacts the operation
• Participating in classroom style learning to develop industry and company knowledge, and develop professional relationships with high level leadership
• Learning sales strategies, techniques, and how to best market our service offerings to prospective and current customers

To be qualified for this position, you must possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) and or Associates Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Prior sales and or marketing experience in an internship, part-time job, or full-time position
• Excellent Communication – both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment
• Willingness to relocate within the Pyle network upon program completion
• Possess a positive, can-do attitude

You can check out more at www.joinpyle.com/ldp

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.