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Mark Taylor

Summary

Logistics & SaaS Sales Executive Director, Accomplished Senior Sales, SaaS, Logistics and Operations Planning Executive with 30+ years of experience leveraging proactive leadership philosophy to successfully define and execute long-term business plans. Demonstrated change agent with a proven ability to guide large- scale logistical strategies and cultivate lean environments. Recognized for talent fostering collaboration, driving efficiency, and transforming company culture. Record of deftly aligning operations with corporate direction by efficiently leveraging and coordinating available resources.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Enterprise Business Development Executive

Penske Logistics
04.2023 - Current
  • Increased client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through market research and networking.
  • Generated revenue growth by developing and executing targeted sales strategies to expand market share.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Negotiated contracts with key stakeholders, resulting in favorable terms for the company and long-term partnerships.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients, addressing their unique needs and helping them achieve their goals.
  • Managed a portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely delivery of products/services while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.

Global Account Director

Shipwell
12.2018 - 04.2023

The Global Account Director is responsible for executing the growth strategy for new business within Shipwell. The
Global Account Director is responsible for closing both SaaS and freight deals contributing to Shipwell's Revenue. This person reports to
the CRO and is responsible for building relationships with Enterprise accounts. The Global Account Director is responsible for selling to Shippers, 3PL's and Asset based carriers.

  • Met with customers to understand business strategies, priorities and needs as well as anticipated forthcoming business opportunities.
  • Built long-term customer relationships with business leaders and contacts.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Sold over $1.8 mil of SaaS product, exceeding sales goals 45%.

Senior Sales Executive

C.H.Robinson
01.2013 - 10.2018

Increase total net revenue by forming strategic relationships with major organizations.The ability to sell all modes of transportation and technology.

  • Recruited to bring senior sales experience to the mid south region.
  • Achieved over a million dollars per year of total net revenue the last four years.
  • Served as mentor for mid-south intern program.
  • Member of C.H.Robinson Sales Hall of Fame.

Vice President

Overland Distribution
01.2004 - 01.2013
Distribution and trucking company with 25 employees and more than 200K square feet ofwarehousing.Provide robust, well-rounded logistical and tactical leadership to three distributionfacilities and trucking company, optimizing performance of 25-person team.Combineoversight for all aspects of strategic operations, transportation, and warehousing,encompassing P&L performance, human resources, sales, marketing, and customer servicefunctions.
  • Served as transload facility for 2012 US Olympic team both to and from London.
  • Slashed operating budget by 18% through strategic procurement of domestic and oceancontracts.Spearheaded design and startup of 200K square foot transload warehouse facility inHouston.Ensured seamless execution of multiple million-dollar projects for oil, gas, and windenergy sector.Landed multiple major accounts across broad range of sectors based on exceptional salesacumen.

    Gulf Operations Manager

    CMA-CGM America
    01.2001 - 01.2004
    • Third largest steamship line globally.
    • Established, trained, and mentored expert logistics staff of 15 direct reports to executVessell and terminal operations for Gulf region.Multi-faceted operations leadership role,balancing business development, contract negotiations, account management, customerservice, and multi-site operations for inland depots.ControlledVessell scheduling andstowage, as well as transportation and documentation for cargo flow on and off vessels.
    • Spurred successful startup of first Gulf Region US office.
    • Minimized overall vessel cost across Gulf region through tactical negotiations andleveraging Port Authorities and Stevedore vendors.
    • Envisioned, designed, and implemented all-water service from Houston to Mexico.
    • Adeptly forged alliances and negotiated service contracts with vendors, including PortAuthorities, Stevedores, and transportation providers.

    South Atlantic Operations Manager

    Inchcape Shipping
    1992 - 2001
    Skillfully balanced oversight for daily operations of 12 steamship lines, directingcombined workforce of ~100 direct reports in delivery of all transportation and containeryard services in South Atlantic.Developed lasting, profitable relationships withsteamship lines represented, as well as all vendors and service providers.Scope ofresponsibilities included all vessel operations for South Atlantic Ports.
  • Reduced intermodal costs by 13% through strategic oversight of procurement operations.
  • Rapidly promoted from initial role as Port Captain overseeing vessel operation for EastCoast.
  • Propelled office performance to next level, growing staff from 30 to 100 employees.
  • Global agent

    Inchcape Shipping
    01.1992 - 01.2001
    • representing steamship lines world-wide.

    Education

    Georgia Southern University

    Skills

    : Sales, Logistics, SaaS, Supply Chain, Marine Transport, Distribution, Asset Management, Workforce Leadership, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Warehousing, Process Improvement, Vendor Relations, Negotiations, Project Management, Vessel Operations

    • Budgeting and finance
    • Self-motivated
    • Strong verbal communication
    • Powerful negotiator
    • Team leadership

    Timeline

    Senior Enterprise Business Development Executive

    Penske Logistics
    04.2023 - Current

    Global Account Director

    Shipwell
    12.2018 - 04.2023

    Senior Sales Executive

    C.H.Robinson
    01.2013 - 10.2018

    Vice President

    Overland Distribution
    01.2004 - 01.2013

    Gulf Operations Manager

    CMA-CGM America
    01.2001 - 01.2004

    Global agent

    Inchcape Shipping
    01.1992 - 01.2001

    South Atlantic Operations Manager

    Inchcape Shipping
    1992 - 2001

    Georgia Southern University
    Mark Taylor