Power of PGT with Paul

It's All About Opportunity

We’ve heard from several of our team members over the last few weeks. They’ve given us insight as to why they chose PGT over everyone else- because, let’s face it, everyone seems to be hiring these days! Some explained what they love about coming to work every day, and others shared about themselves and what PGT has done for their families.

Today, we hear from Paul. You’ll hear him talk about one thing over and over: HUGE OPPORTUNITY! 

Give it a quick listen to find out what he’s talking about.

LIL: June Lady of the Month

June LIL

By: Kandra Dauwe

Each month, we are recognizing the women in the office. I (Kandra) am interviewing these awesome ladies to show that women can work in logistics even with the stereotype that it is a man’s world. So, let’s get started with our first “Lady in Logistics.” She’s the first LIL you think of at Premier Global Transportation. This month, I sat down with our Director of Administration, Cassie Laker.

"A strong woman looks at a challenge dead in the eye and gives it a wink."

As we said in our previous blog, we are so excited that ladies make up 20 percent of our office, not to mention we are bringing on more as we go. I asked Cassie questions about the industry, her feelings about it, and her experiences.

One of the biggest hurdles Cassie sees that causes lower number of women in the logistics industry is that most people get hung up on the idea that logistics is only doing the dirty work- loading and unloading trailers, transportation, being on the dock, etc. However, there is so much more to logistics and many different opportunities available. 

Cassie has been with PGT since the early days, for over a year and half. When asked what advice she had for women considering a career path in logistics, her response was pretty simple. “Just look at all of your options,” Cassie explained. “See if any of those opportunities fit into your goals and if they do, take the leap of faith. Really, that applies to anyone, but I think women are hesitant to step out of their comfort zone when it comes to the unknown.”

As someone who has been in various roles in logistics for almost 14 years, she encourages employers in the industry to make hiring women a priority. “You’d be surprised at the different dynamic women can bring to this industry,” she stated. “Just reach out to them, educate them, and make your presence known in their world.”

Many women feel like they are treated differently in the logistics world, but luckily Cassie has never felt that. “I have always worked for great companies with bosses who value everyone equally.”

That is definitely the norm here at PGT. Cassie’s final comment was, again, pretty simple: “I never thought I’d be in this industry. It wasn’t even something I considered. I was given the opportunity and it has stuck. PGT offers me the ability to do the things I love with the people I love, so I think it will be for the long haul (no pun intended)!”

Cassie with her niece at the Duke vs Louisville game this past season as one example of doing the things she loves with the people she loves most! (GO DUKE!)

As the Director of Administration, Cassie wears many hats. She handles accounting, human resources, onboarding, IT, payroll, marketing, reporting, and anything else that comes up throughout the day. She’s our go-to person in the office and is a key piece in our team’s success.

Interview Tips

What's Most Important to Us?

Whether it be a phone interview, virtual, or in person, there are many things that go through your head as you prepare. It’s hard to cover everything and remember everything, especially through the nerves that generally come through the interview process.

Today we share some of the most important things to do or remember through our interview process.

RESEARCH! RESEARCH! RESEARCH!

It’s important to know where you applied. That doesn’t mean you have to know everything, but you should know what the position entails and the high-level components. You can use our website and social media accounts to get a good picture.

KNOW WHERE YOU ARE IN THE PROCESS

There’s a time and a place to discuss pay. We will be very open and honest with you from the jump, but the reality is, the person doing the first interview probably doesn’t have any power in determining the pay. Hold off on that question, if you can.

ASK INFORMED QUESTIONS

The normal “what are the next steps?” or “when are you looking to hire?” questions aren’t bad, but if you want to separate yourself from other applicants, put some thought into it. Go back to the research you did and ask questions that came up in that process. You may not get an answer, but it won’t hurt anything to ask.

BE YOURSELF (but be professional)

It isn’t good for anyone to pretend to be someone you aren’t. We will find out eventually if you accept a job, so just be yourself. Meshing with our team and culture is extremely important. It needs to be a good fit for both you and our team or it will never work in the long run.

ALWAYS BE ON TIME

It seems like common sense, but unfortunately, it needs to be stated. It’s about respect. We are all busy, and you know what they say- time is money! If something comes up, we get it. Just communicate.

Probably the most important in today’s world- if you don’t want the job, just tell us. We can cancel interviews, we can delete offer letters. Don’t leave us hanging! Communication is key. And let’s be honest- you may want the job/opportunity in the future, so why burn the bridge?

Selfie Day

Say Cheese

Today is national selfie day! Of course we had to participate. 

Something so simple ends up being a fun moment in the office. That’s what it’s all about! Check them out below. Who’s your favorite?

Brandon

Cassie

Erica & Kandra

Tony & Jake

Jason

Jenn

Justin

Natasha

Sam T

Thomas

Who is PGT?

Check it out!

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out this video that gives you an inside look at PGT and everything we have to offer! We are hiring- come join us!

Father’s Day

Happy Father's Day

Sundays are for associate spotlights, so what better spotlight today than all the PGT dads around the office. We have several dads in the office- some with years of experience, others with a little one on the way. No matter where they are at in their fatherhood journey, we know they’d all say that being a dad is their best accomplishment! And we’d have to agree.

Happy Father’s Day to all the PGT dads out there! We hope you have the best day today! You deserve it.

“I’m proud of all the things I’ve accomplished in life, but nothing beats being a dad to Pax and Croix!”

– Tony Uhrina –

“The best part of being a dad is coming home after a long day and seeing the excitement on my kids faces. It instantly puts me in a good mood!”

– Brandon Cliffe –

“Being a dad is being a role model, a rule setter, and sometimes a rule enforcer, but always a die-hard fan.”

– Paul Vezina –

“I love being a dad more than anything in the world. It can be tough at times, but seeing my daughter’s smiling face at the end of the day makes everything worth it!”

– Sam Titus –

“The best thing about being a dad was my first pair of Air Monarchs and the dad jokes!”

– Rob Johnson –

“There is no truer love than being father. My son Bryson is easily the best thing that has ever happened in my life. My favorite thing about being a dad is getting to share in his life experiences and teaching him how to become the best man he can possibly be.”

– Pat Watt –

“I’m looking forward to Louie making his debut in September.  I can’t wait to have a little buddy to watch Ohio State and Bengals games with and be mini-me for Halloween.

– Thomas Gibbs –

“I love everything about being a dad.”

-Chad Rugenstein-

 

New Team Members

We're on Fire!

Hiring has been a struggle across the country for everyone over the last couple of years. We are no exception to the rule, however, it hasn’t hit us as hard as  it has hit most companies. In fact, we are still completely on track in terms of hiring and our plan for the year.

We credit a lot of that to our biggest differentiator: PAY! 

We believe everyone should be paid what they are worth! Because of that, we are growing faster than we ever thought possible…AND WE LOVE IT!

In the last couple of weeks, we brought on four, YES 4, new associates to join our team. You’ll get to know them all in our staff spotlights and other segments throughout the year, but we wanted to give them a quick shoutout today.

Let us introduce you to (left to right), Natasha Caudill, Erica Willis, Justin Buchner & Matt Tankovich!

Welcome to our team! We can’t wait to be part of your big time success!

 

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!