Derek Dittmer, Ctl Email & Phone Number

St Augustine, Florida, United States

Collaborating with prospects, customers, and internally to create sustainable and efficient dedicated fleets. Actively listening to our customers’ changing needs and continuous process improvements to ensure these are long term solutions.Transparency- Honesty- Integrity

Florida

Managed and grew the Gulf States territory. (Florida, Georgia, and south Alabama) Selling transportation solutions to include: Refrigerated Truckload, Dry van Truckload, Dedicated, TOFC, COFC, and Brokerage. I interacted with all levels of personnel/customers, to include executives. 1) Ensures that we load the equipment on the day it unloads within the market area.2) Solicits freight in the lanes that best executes the strategy of our company and ultimately provides the best… Show more Managed and grew the Gulf States territory. (Florida, Georgia, and south Alabama) Selling transportation solutions to include: Refrigerated Truckload, Dry van Truckload, Dedicated, TOFC, COFC, and Brokerage. I interacted with all levels of personnel/customers, to include executives. 1) Ensures that we load the equipment on the day it unloads within the market area.2) Solicits freight in the lanes that best executes the strategy of our company and ultimately provides the best service to our customer.3) Coordinates the national account activity assigned, throughout the sales and customer service organization.4) Develops a territory budget based on planning market area time requirements.5) Secures annual rate increases or equivalent cost reductions in accordance with company directives.6) Maintains existing customers while developing new business and new customers. Show less

Tampa, Florida

Managed and grew the major accounts in the Gulf State territory (Florida, Georgia, and Alabama) and was the main point of contact for them. In addition to Major Account management, I also sold transportation and logistical solutions. Operationally, my daily tasks included outbound Major Account Support and calling. This involved booking/appointing/tracking shipments, problem solving, macro-level management reporting, and capacity forecasting.

Greater Nashville Area

Responsible for a successful and efficient logistical operation. Helped contribute to its growth, profit, and customer base. Duties included load booking, brokerage negotiations, and maintaining customer accounts. I worked directly for the owner and president with a very hands on role that positively impacted the growth of Lightning.

Basic Training, Infantry School, Combat Lifesaver TrainingDeployed 2009-2010 Operation Iraqi FreedomAwarded Combat Action Badge and Army Achievement Medal

Greater Nashville Area