We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Engagement Specialist to join our team. The Engagement Specialist will be responsible for driving outreach efforts to brokers and carriers through targeted calls and messages, with a focus on increasing engagement and capacity posting on the platform. This role will involve working closely with the engagement team to execute campaigns aimed at boosting carrier participation and driving the adoption of best practices.
Responsibilities
Outreach and Engagement:
- Drive calls and messages to a targeted subset of brokers and lanes to increase engagement on the platform.
- Use data and insights from 123 as baselines to track and improve outreach efforts.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of outreach campaigns, adjusting tactics as needed.
Promote Best Practices:
- Advocate for carriers to post their available capacity as a best practice to secure loads and maximize opportunities on the platform.
- Educate carriers and brokers on the benefits of active participation and capacity posting.
- Support and encourage platform adoption, ensuring users understand how to leverage available tools to increase their success.
Job Aid Development & Support:
- Contribute to the development of a "job aid" that provides guidance on how to use 123 to identify and prioritize carriers.
- Assist carriers and brokers in navigating the platform, ensuring they can effectively utilize features such as capacity posting and search functionalities.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate with other team members to align strategies and share insights on effective engagement tactics.
- Provide feedback and suggest improvements to enhance the outreach process and increase user adoption.
- Maintain open and proactive communication with internal teams, including product development and marketing.
Performance Tracking & Reporting:
- Track key metrics related to calls, messages, and engagement levels, reporting on progress toward team goals.
- Use data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of focus to drive greater engagement.
Future Scaling & Innovation:
- Assist in the exploration and testing of AI-powered tools (e.g., bot callers) to scale engagement efforts.
- Contribute to the potential development of a "white glove" service offering aimed at high-touch support and enhanced user experiences.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in a customer engagement, outreach, or sales support role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence users effectively.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven outreach strategies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on improving processes and outcomes.
- Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and adopt new platforms and tools.
- Knowledge of the transportation or logistics industry is a plus, but not required.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in customer engagement, outreach, or sales support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage and influence users effectively
- Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven outreach strategies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a focus on improving processes and outcomes
- Tech-savvy and able to quickly learn and adopt new platforms and tools
- Knowledge of the transportation or logistics industry
What We Do
PLS Logistics Services has delivered transportation solutions since 1991. Based in Cranberry Township, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh, PLS Logistics Services provides dependable outsourced logistics solutions and freight brokerage services. We manage over one million loads each year through all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean. Our customers benefit from our broad PLS transportation network of over 50,000 qualified carrier partners, along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies. Small and mid-sized businesses and Fortune 500 organizations alike trust PLS to manage their transportation. We are consistently ranking as a top logistics provider by Inbound Logistics, Transport Topics, and other industry-leading publications. With decades of experience and satisfied customers, we've redefined how making logistics easier doesn't mean cutting corners. No matter the obstacle, our dedicated team of experts can craft a solution to fit any business and keep their bottom line intact. Our employees' passion, dedication, energy, and camaraderie are what make PLS the company it is today.





