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Eric Ochsenhirt

Powell,OH

Summary

Focused and experienced sales professional with a dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged and empowering work culture. An active coach and leader who strives to puts the team in position to independently handle daily functions and exceed customer needs. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Sales & Operations

RXO
03.2021 - Current

(Was formerly XPO Logistics prior to RXO spinoff in October 2022)


  • Responsible for a sales team of 24 professionals managing 100+ active clients generating yearly net revenue of $220M and gross profit of $40M
  • Engaged in daily coaching, price negotiation, issue resolution, strategic initiatives, and performance evaluations in the effort to achieve and exceed sales targets
  • Strong Tier 1 client retention with 13 active clients listed in the Fortune 500
  • Engaged in cross-selling with various RXO business units with the goal of bringing our clients unique strategic solutions that fit their business model and needs
  • Managed P&L to ensure strong fiscal and operational health of the Dublin branch with the end goal of hitting quarterly targets focused on revenue, volume, profit, and EBITDA
  • Seasoned traveler for onsite client meetings with strong proficiency in business review presentations and sales proposals
  • Established business plan for the branch that mapped out both long and short terms goals related to sales pipeline, organic client growth, sales rep development, and hiring/recruiting targets

Client Sales Manager

Echo Global Logistics
05.2015 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for overseeing all daily operations and sales pipeline management for a team of client sales representatives
  • Team under management ranged in size from twelve to twenty sales representatives
  • Reviewed, interviewed, and hired new prospective client sales candidates
  • Lead a project team to restructure and implement a brand new recruiting, interviewing, and hiring process
  • Weekly reviews with Business Development team to review contractual sales pipeline and identify areas of opportunity for each individual sales representative within my business unit
  • Team lead on project between Echo's Data Analytics Team and the Sales Department to establish and new improved pricing strategy backed by in-house data
  • Awarded Sales Manager of the Quarter in Q2 2017 for leading all managers (14 total) in growth quarter over quarter at 172% – Due to internal restructuring, award was no longer given after Q3 2017.

Client Sales Executive

Echo Global Logistics
12.2009 - 05.2015
  • Closed and managed a client base of 50 active accounts with monthly revenue of $300,000+ and gross profits exceeding $55,000
  • Conducted quarterly business reviews with top clients and provided recommendations to increase efficiency in their supply chain. Performed both on and off site depending on clients request
  • Lead generation and CRM management
  • Effective time management and prioritization of all daily tasks which included servicing active clientele, maintaining a strong sales pipeline, accounts receivable and accounts payable upkeep, and an active mentor in the Echo Mentorship Program for new sales hires
  • Recipient of Echo’s $1MM GP Award in October 2013 for exceeding $1,000,000 in gross profit during tenure

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Business Administration

The Ohio State University

Skills

  • Sales Leadership
  • Data Analytics
  • Client Negotiations
  • Closing Techniques
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Bid Analysis & Proposal
  • Coaching & Sales Development
  • P&L Management
  • Salesforce Software
  • Process Improvement
  • Project Management

Timeline

Manager, Sales & Operations

RXO
03.2021 - Current

Client Sales Manager

Echo Global Logistics
05.2015 - 03.2021

Client Sales Executive

Echo Global Logistics
12.2009 - 05.2015

Bachelor's of Science - Business Administration

The Ohio State University
Eric Ochsenhirt