Lew Wilcher

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Director of National Accounts at New Legend Transportation @
Lew Wilcher's Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States, United States
Lew Wilcher's Contact Details
About Lew Wilcher

I am an experienced Account Executive, Sales Manager, Regional Director of Sales, and Director of National Accounts with over 35 years of experience, in the Transportation/Logistics industry, in both Sales and Operations.(I also have over 6 years of experience working in manufacturing (as a Production Scheduler), and distribution/warehousing (as an Operations/Facility Manager), prior to my Transportation/Logistics career).Specialties: Sales, Sales Management, Operations Management, Warehousing/Distribution, Transportation Management, Inventory Control, Personnel Management, Coaching and Mentoring sales teams.

Lew Wilcher's Current Company Details
New Legend Transportation

New Legend Transportation

Director of National Accounts at New Legend Transportation
Lew Wilcher Work Experience Details
  • New Legend Transportation
    Director Of National Accounts
    New Legend Transportation May 2022 - Present
    Asset-based Truckload and Dedicated Contract Carriage carrier serving Texas, Oklahoma, and the Western United States.
  • Aaa Cooper Transportation
    Sales Territory Manager
    Aaa Cooper Transportation Nov 2019 - May 2022
    Dothan, Al, Us
    Managed a sales territory in the Augusta metro and surrounding areas, concentrating on manufacturing and distribution customers shipping LTL, Truckload, and Dedicated Contract Carriage business.
  • Service First Logistics
    Regional Sales Manager
    Service First Logistics Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
    Managed a sales territory encompassing North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Focused on manufacturing and distribution customers, shipping Truckload, LTL, and Dedicated Contract Carriage business in the United States and Mexico.
  • Epes Logistics Services, Inc
    Regional Director Of Sales
    Epes Logistics Services, Inc Aug 2014 - Oct 2018
    Greensboro, North Carolina, Us
    Managed a Sales territory encompassing Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia (plus some accounts in AL, GA, and TN), concentrating on manufacturing and distribution customers, shipping Truckload, LTL, Flatbed, Intermodal, and Refrigerated business, in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • Brown Trucking Company
    Business Development Manager
    Brown Trucking Company Oct 2012 - Jun 2014
    Managed a sales territory encompassing all of Georgia and Alabama, concentrating on manufacturing and distribution customers, shipping truckload and dedicated contract carriage business, in the Southeastern United States.
  • Vitran Express
    Account Executive
    Vitran Express Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
    Managed a sales territory that encompassed central, southeast, and southwest Georgia, and the Montgomery, Alabama area.**(My position was eliminated due to a workforce reduction, and management's decision to move this job to Mississippi.)**
  • Ups Freight
    Account Manager
    Ups Freight Dec 2010 - Nov 2011
    Managed a sales territory,as an Account Manager for UPS Freight, in Trussville (Birmingham), AL. (Worked the Birmingham, Cullman, Tuscaloosa,and Sylacauga areas.)**(Resigned this position, due to a death in my immediate family, and the need to relocate back to Georgia.)**
  • Unemployed
    Seeking New Opportunities
    Unemployed Aug 2009 - Dec 2010
    This was a period of unemployment, due to lack of job openings in a down economy.
  • Vertis Logistics
    Business Development Manager
    Vertis Logistics Jul 2008 - Aug 2009
    Sold transportation services to major retailers throughout the United States, by soliciting the transport of their printed advertising materials, to newspapers and distribution facilities, via carrier network. Worked an active Target Account list, consisting of over 75 major retail accounts, and transported the printed advertising for more than 50% of them.
  • Usf Holland
    Regional Sales Director
    Usf Holland Dec 2005 - Jan 2008
    Managed more than 30 account executives in the Southeast Region, responsible for selling transportation services to manufacturers and distributors.Led a sales team that consistently achieved targeted sales and revenue goals.Retained a $1 million block of business with a vulnerable account and secured more than $500K in additional revenue at another facility by conducting successful negotiations that highlighted price savings and sales service enhancements.Improved the sales teams' overall performance by reinforcing CORE sales training through goal-setting and mentoring exercises.Recognized by the senior management team for achieving top sales performance in expanding the Pennsylvania and Northeast markets.
  • Usf Holland
    Account Executive
    Usf Holland Apr 1993 - Dec 2005
    Sold transportation services to more than 400 active accounts in metro Atlanta, additional Georgia points and Alabama.Consistently achieved double digit sales and revenue growth.Successfully re-secured business from Trane Company worth in excess of $500K per year by re-establishing relationships with key decision makers and demonstrating the value of USF Holland's services against the competition.Prevented a competitor from entering a major market segment by facilitating win-win negotiations and providing exceptional customer service.Contributed to territory sales growth of more than 400% in seven years by targeting prospective accounts in new growth segments of the market.
  • Saia Motor Freight
    Regional Sales Manager
    Saia Motor Freight Jul 1992 - Apr 1993
    Johns Creek, Georgia, Us
    Managed 11 sales people at five freight terminals in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Recognized as the number one region in revenue attainment and cost reduction.
  • Saia Motor Freight Lines
    Terminal Manager
    Saia Motor Freight Lines Apr 1991 - Jul 1992
    Managed daily sales, operations, and maintenance functions with a team of sales representatives, drivers, and administration staff.Ensured that all monthly sales and operation goals were met.
  • Saia Motor Freight Lines
    Sales Representative
    Saia Motor Freight Lines Nov 1989 - Apr 1991
    Sold trucking and transportation services to manufacturers and distributors in metro Atlanta.Increased trimester sales 67% by establishing and securing several key local and national accounts.
  • Jones Truck Lines
    Account Executive
    Jones Truck Lines Jun 1988 - Nov 1989
    Named as number one sales representative for increasing sales quota from 60%-153%.

Lew Wilcher Skills

Operations Management Sales Operations Transportation Management Sales Transportation Pricing Trucking Supply Chain Management Sales Management Freight Logistics Management Logistics Truckload Customer Service P&l Management Shipping Ltl Account Management Management Business Development Contract Negotiation Supply Chain New Business Development Selling 3pl Air Freight Container Fleet Management Negotiation Warehousing Warehouse Operations Ltl Shipping Networking Retail Cold Calling Coaching

Lew Wilcher Education Details

  • Georgia Southern University
    Georgia Southern University
    Business Administration
  • Brunswick Jr. College (Uga Affiliate)
    Brunswick Jr. College (Uga Affiliate)
    Psychology
  • Wayne County High School
    Wayne County High School
    Pre-College

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Lew Wilcher's current role is Director of National Accounts at New Legend Transportation.

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Lew Wilcher attended Georgia Southern University, Brunswick Jr. College (Uga Affiliate), Wayne County High School.

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