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Lee Wright

Ypsilanti

Summary

Dynamic Customer Sales Manager with a proven track record at Coyote Logistics. Skilled in sales strategy and performance coaching, I excel in fostering team growth and managing RFPs, ensuring exceptional customer relationships and operational success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Sales Manager

Coyote Logistics
09.2020 - Current
  • Manage a team of 8-12 sales representatives to achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to the sales team, fostering a positive work environment that promoted professional growth.
  • Create account-specific strategies to maximize profitable freight while growing volume and modes moved
  • The team grew gross margin by 21% YoY and onboarded 301 new logos in 2024
  • Manage RFPs and pricing request
  • Create continuing education opportunities for reps development and market knowledge

Carrier Sales Manager

Coyote Logistics
03.2018 - 09.2020
  • Led a team of 20+ reps making sure they were hitting daily, and monthly KPI's to continue growth as well as company increasing company footprint in the industry
  • Responsible for rate approval, and coverage as well as assisting with pricing freight that moved in my region (Midwest, East Coast, and parts of Canada)
  • Worked with reps to find dedicated opportunities with their carriers within our customer network
  • High-level issues resolution

Carrier Sales Trainer

Coyote Logistics
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Accountable for getting all new hires to a baseline production level of 40+ loads booked before reps would get their regional assignments.
  • Developed sales techniques and strategies while doing cold call sessions with reps.
  • Created and delivered training content as part of the onboarding process for all new hires

Carrier Sales Representative

Coyote Logistics
08.2014 - 01.2017

Assistant Manager

The Playground
02.2013 - 08.2014

Manager reservations for indoor bays and operate various sports leagues at the facility.

Commercial Installer

Marygrove Awning Company
05.2003 - 02.2012

Education

BBA - Entrepreneurship

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Skills

  • Sales strategy
  • Market analysis
  • RFP management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Training and development
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Performance coaching
  • Operations management
  • Cross department collaboration
  • Well-versed with various CRMs
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications

Timeline

Customer Sales Manager

Coyote Logistics
09.2020 - Current

Carrier Sales Manager

Coyote Logistics
03.2018 - 09.2020

Carrier Sales Trainer

Coyote Logistics
01.2017 - 03.2018

Carrier Sales Representative

Coyote Logistics
08.2014 - 01.2017

Assistant Manager

The Playground
02.2013 - 08.2014

Commercial Installer

Marygrove Awning Company
05.2003 - 02.2012

BBA - Entrepreneurship

Eastern Michigan University
Lee Wright