Q2 Team Building Event

Duckpin Bowling

Every quarter, the entire PGT staff gets out of the office to have some fun together. You might remember our Q1 event where we went fowling. 

In the second quarter, Jenn was the one selected to plan the event. She loves to bowl, so that was the route we went. Instead of traditional bowling, we mixed things up and went Duckpin Bowling!

You should check it out! The entire team had a ton of fun. We did our best to highlight all of it in today’s video.

The event for Q3 is already on the books. You won’t want to miss it. Come join our team so you don’t miss out on the next event!

Power of PGT with Sam K

The Value of Friendship

Today’s short (I mean seriously, who doesn’t have a minute of time to spare?) video will help put a face to the name Sam Kathman!

Friendship may have gotten him in the door, but what keeps him here? Watch this video to find out!

General Sales Manager

NEW JOB ALERT!!!!!!

Let’s try something knew. Instead of directing you to Indeed to see the details of the job, let’s just give it all to you here. 

So….we have a new position: General Sales Manager!

Experience is required for this position! (No experience, check out our Sales Account Executive position on Indeed!)

General Sales Manager (Shipping & Logistics)

This is an incredible opportunity for a sharp, ambitious sales professional. Our goal is always to promote from within in, but our rapid growth has created opportunities for highly driven sales leaders to join the PGT team. As a Sales Manager, you will work closely with our sales and executive team. You will be assigned to lead a team of account executives and will be responsible for driving revenue, margin, and strong customer relationships for your own accounts and your team’s accounts.

Logistics is a fast paced & exciting business. We have a fun, competitive team environment & love what we do. If you think you are an amazing sales professional, get in touch with us and let’s build this company together.

Job Details

Requirements

  • Build book of business through customer relationships and execution
  • Drive revenue through coaching and development of all current and future team members
  • Promote growth within your team through interviewing, hiring, and training new sales account executives
  • Improve sales strategies to drive revenue growth
  • Hold team members accountable for daily, weekly and monthly goals
  • Assist with coordinating support staff as team grows business volume
  • Develop, run and monitor sales reports
  • Track and communicate market trends to your team as well as the executive team
  • Potential for occasional travel to meet with customers and prospects
  • 2+ years of sales management experience, preferably in logistics/transportation industry
  • Proven history of achieving sales quotas
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to communicate and build relationships effectively and professionally
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate others
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Sense of urgency with ability to work through an ever-changing environment
  • Results-oriented focus
  • College degree preferred
  • Flexibility to be on call at all times
  • 2-3 professional references
BENEFITS & PAY:
  • Base Salary (determined by experience) + 40% commission & incentives
  • Many advancement opportunities
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K with matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Relax, casual & fun atmosphere
  • Team environment with team events throughout the year
  • Business casual attire
  • Endless growth opportunities
  • Control your destiny

Come join our team! Call Tony at 812-221-0210 today!

Interview Process

Interviewing at PGT

In a world where everyone seems to be hiring all the time, the interview process has become very critical. For a lot of people, interviews are stressful, nerve-racking and something we don’t enjoy, regardless of which side of the interview we are on.

The more you know going in, the better, right? So here is a quick snapshot of what our process is like. We think you will find it simple, relaxed, and productive!

At PGT, we have modified and streamlined our interview process. The entire process can go as quickly or as long as you want it to. We will always make time to schedule interviews same day, next day, or next week- whatever works best in your schedule. And we aren’t all about taking up hours of your time!

So what are the steps?

Step 1- Apply

Step 2- Schedule

Step 3- Phone

Step 4- Virtual

Step 5- In Person

It seems obvious right? We don’t know that you are interested unless you apply and/or send in your resume!

We’ll review your resume and call you to schedule an interview if we think you’d be a good fit!

There will be a phone interview with our Director of Administration and/or human resources rep.

We would conduct a virtual interview with our lead broker (if applicable for the position applying for).

The final step is an in-person interview with the President of the company at our headquarters.

All of these steps can be completed within 2 days if you want it to! We are flexible and will go to the beat of your drum when it comes to this process.

Better yet? Our onboarding process- offer letter to first day on the job- can take as little as a week if you want it to!

See for yourself! Check out our openings on Indeed!

Recruiting & Marketing

Looking for Perfect Candidate

We’ve filled a lot of our open positions in the last couple of weeks. We’ve had 4 people start in the last week! That’s awesome and is a prime example of true growth!

At PGT, the more people we hire, the more people we will need to hire! Sounds crazy, right? Well, as we add more team members to our sales team, we need more administrative and back office people to support what they are doing. It’s a never ending cycle…and WE LOVE IT!

One of the positions that opens up when we are constantly hiring at the rate we are, is someone to manage that hiring process. We are currently looking for a recruiter who can handle some marketing and general human resources tasks as well.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be the backbone to our ongoing growth and future potential.

So what does it entail? You can check out the full job description on Indeed. It is pretty much exactly what it seems: find associates that fit with our team, mission, and goals. You will do that through our online accounts, career fairs, research, etc. You will also handle the onboarding process and ensuring all new associates can hit the ground running when they walk in the door on their first day!

What’s in it for you? Competitive salary with incentive bonuses and endless opportunity.

Other than that, check out what PGT is all about.

The atmosphere. Relaxed. Casual. Fun. Sound good yet? PGT is all of those things and then some. We want everyone to enjoy coming to work. Sure, there are always going to be bad days, but we believe there are more good days than bad here. There are TVs going, music in the background, and often jokes and stories flying back and forth. We enjoy simple things like casual attire, walks around the building, flexibility, and team events outside of the office.

The benefits. Our list of benefits continues to grow as we grow. We currently offer a 401k with a 401k match! We want you to be with us until you retire, so let us help get you there. We pay a cell phone stipend and paid time off at time of hire. In addition, we can get you set up with medical, dental and vision insurance. Not bad for a company less than two years old, right?

Growth potential. New company = endless opportunities. We have a solid staff that has laid the groundwork for success, now we just need you to help build the foundation of our future. As we grow, so do the opportunities. The potential to move up into various other roles is endless. You can do as much as you want with us and go as far as you want to go. You control your destiny when you work at PGT. How far do you want to go?

Come join our team! Check out the job description on Indeed and apply while you are there!  You can also just give us a call at 513-453-6046 to set up an interview.

Class of 2022

Congrats, Grads!

Graduation is a milestone in a young person’s life. Regardless of what you are graduating from- preschool, 8th grade, high school, college, trade school, etc- it is symbolic of the hard work you put in through the year(s). 

At some point, graduation means entering the “real world” where work becomes a significant part of your every day life. We are here to help you get that jump start you are looking for as you embark on the new chapter of your life.

Obviously, if you’re graduating preschool or 8th grade, we don’t have much of an opportunity for you just yet. However, because we are willing (and able) to train, we welcome high school and college grads with open arms. (Yes, it’s true, you don’t need a degree to work here!)

We are a brokerage. We are in the logistics industry. Just don’t let those things fool you.

I bet when you think logistics you think of loading and unloading trailers. Maybe shipping and receiving. Or being on the dock. You probably think of the hands-on, physical jobs associated with the industry.

What if I told you we weren’t any of those things? We have many departments here and that continues to grow as we grow. 

We have jobs- or better yet, careers- for many people and interests. 

Sales
Accounting
Administration
Logistics Coordinators
Recuriters
Marketing

Think about it. Do you want to a bunch of debt from college loans? Or do you have college loans that you want to get paid off as quickly as possible? 

We pride ourselves in our compensation packages and what PGT has to offer, even without any experience. Can you imagine being fresh out of high school or college and making $100,000 in the first year? What about $200,000? At PGT, that’s a real possibility.

Check out our current openings on Indeed.

Power of PGT with Jason

Leadership & Compensation

You’ve heard from a few of our associates on what they like about PGT and why they enjoy working here. 

The power of PGT is real, we promise you that. But instead of listening to us, listen to what Jason has to say about PGT.

Today, Jason wanted to share what made him join the PGT team early on.

Give it a quick listen!

D-Day

78 Years Ago

June 6, 1944

A day marked in history forever.

On this date 78 years ago, more than 160,000 troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of the French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy. The allied troops were sent to fight Nazi Germany by General Dwight D Eisenhower. More than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircrafts supported the invasion.

Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.”

Many lives were lost on D-Day all those years ago. More than 9,000 allied soldiers were killed or wounded in the invasion. Their sacrifice wasn’t for nothing, though. More than 100,000 soldiers began the slow, hard trek across Europe to defeat Hitler and his army.

Today, please take a moment to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the largest naval, air and land operation in history. Their sacrifice is not forgotten, and our thoughts and prayers remain with their families.

Thank-you to all of our military.

DONUT DAY!

You HAVE to eat a Donut, right?

When it’s National Donut Day, you have to participate, right?

Not that we need an excuse to eat donuts or anything, but when you have one, you might as well capitalize on it.

Why is a day dedicated to donuts worthy of its own blog post? At PGT, things can get a little crazy sometimes. This industry never sleeps which can cause some headaches and situations that pose a challenge every once in awhile (let’s be real, what job doesn’t?). 

When we have the opportunity to take a short break and hang out with each other- even if it’s for 5 minutes- we jump at the chance. We are all for having a good time, no matter how long it is…and if you add food to the mix, count us in!

Take a minute and have a donut today- because, why not?

Power of PGT with Sam

Best Job He's Had

You’ve heard from a few of our associates on what they like about PGT and why they enjoy working here. Today, Sam decided to tell you why working at PGT is the best job he’s ever had. 

Today’s video is short and sweet- but you get a quick understanding of what Sam likes about PGT and where he came from. 

Give it a quick listen!