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Esteban Arellano

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Strategic-minded, goal-driven branch/sales manager with over 20 years of verifiable successes in the areas of business development, account management, internet sales, National sales, International sales, import export sales, logistics management and corporate sales. Exceptional ability to build and lead high-performing teams focused on developing profitable sales strategies and identifying market opportunities to achieve sales goals.

Adept at developing strategic sales plans and fostering client relationships. Demonstrated ability in team leadership and market analysis.

Expertise in managing sales territories and improving customer satisfaction. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving high-impact results. Skilled in strategic planning and customer relationship management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

SALES

JACKSSONS TRAILERS GLENDALE
07.2024 - Current
  • Improved sales team performance, analyzed sales data, and reported information to area managers.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing strategic sales operations plans and analyzing market trends.
  • Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales support strategies.
  • Generated sales report to help upper management make effective decisions and sales plans.
  • Liaised with sales platform representatives to develop additional sales opportunities.
  • Increased IT sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and optimizing operations.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and executing strategic sales plans.
  • Achieved consistent sales targets by implementing innovative strategies to drive sales growth.
  • Increased overall sales by developing and executing effective territory sales strategies.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
  • Expanded customer base through targeted prospecting and networking efforts.
  • Exceeded monthly targets by diligently following up on leads and closing deals promptly.
  • Negotiated contracts skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and client.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.

Sales Director

MB&JC Trucking
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Confer with potential customers regarding transportation needs and advise customers on pricing for specific lanes.
  • Plan and direct drivers, dispatching, and e-log evaluations to develop and control safety and maintenance programs.
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Review maintenance records and reports to project costs and determine profitability.
  • Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures to ownership.
  • Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
  • Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
  • Negotiate transportation rates or services.
  • Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities.
  • Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
  • Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.

Branch Manager

Iron Maintenance
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Grew and managed fleet of 15-20 carriers. Managed primary accounts and maintained customer relationships.
  • Grew company sales by 34% during downtime after COVID.
  • Worked closely with key account managers to build our book of business.
  • Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
  • Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
  • Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
  • Negotiate transportation rates or services.
  • Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
  • Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.

VP of Sales and Business Development

UPR Trucking
03.2019 - 06.2022
  • Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
  • Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
  • Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.
  • Successfully maintained and grew office sales to over 60k per month in profit margin Branch was always top 4 out of 9.
  • Average over $750000 in sales 1st year Managed over 25 accounts while managing an office with 8.
  • Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
  • Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
  • Direct, coordinate, and review activities in sales and service accounting and recordkeeping, and in receiving and shipping operations.
  • Determine price schedules and discount rates.
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
  • Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
  • Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Record and maintain files or records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information.

Branch Manager/National Sales

Mid America
09.2015 - 02.2019
  • Increased produce reefer freight sales $1500 weekly 1st month.
  • First 90 days the branch exceeded $300k in sales monthly.
  • Was given key accounts to manage Pepsi and Coca Cola.
  • Participate in setting transportation and service rates.
  • Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates.
  • Track and trace goods while they are en route to their destinations, expediting orders when necessary.
  • Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts.
  • Provided VP of Company with daily deals for specific commodities.
  • Arranged transportation for inbound loads from California.
  • Did an average of 20 customer visits daily with Kitchen Managers, Executive Chefs, Produce Managers, and Produce buyers.
  • Worked with National accounts example Applebees, Texas Roadhouse, and increased sales to over $10k weekly.
  • Brought in new items to offer for sale to food service and restaurants.

Freight Agent

Allen Lund Company
03.2014 - 09.2014
  • Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
  • Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
  • Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.

Outside Sales Executive/ Transportation Planner

Grand Ave Produce
07.2009 - 01.2014
  • Primarily worked as a freight broker, booking loads and trucks for West Coast clientele.
  • Learned to buy and sell produce.
  • Average $3500 in margin weekly.
  • Brought in Del Monte and Walmart.
  • Developed relationship with produce buyers primarily California and Phoenix AZ, increasing company overall revenue to $6 million.
  • Worked in the warehouse as both a loader and drove truck to do pickups as needed.
  • Loaded trucks on weekend or after hours as needed.
  • Worked with quality control and was a bird dog for some of our customers.
  • Wrote claims and USDA reports for growers.

Sales Broker/ Freight Broker

Kennys Produce Inc.
06.2006 - 07.2010

Broker Freight

Qualify carriers and drivers

Dispatch

Loading Trucks

Order processing

Build routes

Appointment setting and coordination

Prospecting

Cold Calls

Customer Visits

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies

Northern Arizona University
Yuma, Arizona
12.2002

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ
05.1999

High School Diploma -

Nogales High School
Nogales, AZ
05.1997

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • High Performing
  • Staff Development
  • Branch Management
  • Sales analytics
  • Performance management
  • Team Building
  • Relationship selling
  • Business development
  • Lead generation
  • Training Delivery
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Mentoring
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Was Branch of the month twice.
  • Top 4 in branch sales every month for 1 year across the country.
  • Increased monthly revenue 20% through implementation of strategic initiatives.
  • Repeatedly received recognition from superiors for excellence in service.
  • Team Captain AZ Western College Mens Basketball
  • Mens Assistant Basketball Coach AZ Western College

Training

Sales Training, Allen Lund Company, Scottsdale, AZ


High Performance Work Place Training Knight Transportation Pheonix, AZ


Business Development Training Mid America Saint Louis, MO


Business Leadership Training Mid America Saint Louis, MO


Arizona School of Real Estate Training Phoenix AZ


Broker Management and Customs Logistics Training Wolf Academy Phoenix, AZ

Affiliations

  • DREAM CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
  • DREAM CITY CHRISTIAN BOYS BASKETBALL
  • AZ AIR HOOPS CLUB BASKETBALL
  • KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS KNIGHT

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in basketball and training
  • Gym Workouts
  • High-Intensity Interval Training
  • Team Sports
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Playing Sports
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Volunteering with youth sports programs as a basketball coach

Timeline

SALES

JACKSSONS TRAILERS GLENDALE
07.2024 - Current

Sales Director

MB&JC Trucking
10.2023 - 06.2024

Branch Manager

Iron Maintenance
07.2022 - 09.2023

VP of Sales and Business Development

UPR Trucking
03.2019 - 06.2022

Branch Manager/National Sales

Mid America
09.2015 - 02.2019

Freight Agent

Allen Lund Company
03.2014 - 09.2014

Outside Sales Executive/ Transportation Planner

Grand Ave Produce
07.2009 - 01.2014

Sales Broker/ Freight Broker

Kennys Produce Inc.
06.2006 - 07.2010

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Arizona Western College

High School Diploma -

Nogales High School

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies

Northern Arizona University
Esteban Arellano