Luke Davis
Partner / Senior Vice President of Business Development at Sage Freight- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Strategic Sales Management
Harvard UniversityMar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Sage Freight
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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100 - 200 Employee
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Partner / Senior Vice President of Business Development
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Nov 2021 - Present
Sage Freight is a privately owned company based in Brentwood, TN and one the fastest growing freight companies in the U.S. We offer new and unique transportation solutions that are customized and tailored to our customer’s individual needs. Whether you are in need of our asset capacity owned by Sage Truckload, brokerage capacity through Sage Freight, trailer pools with Sage Leasing or a blended model of all three we can help. Our leadership team has over 10 decades of experience serving a wide range of industry sectors across North America. The difference starts with leadership by creating a culture of energy, integrity, and passion. We treat our team members, carriers, and customers as stakeholders. By placing people over profits, we choose to focus on long term solutions instead of short-term gains. This means we can make good on our promise that we won’t accept freight that doesn’t make sense for our network. This allows us to remain focused on what matters: providing the highest quality service possible when you need it, whatever the mode. Our mission is simple: To positively impact the people we encounter while providing honest, cost-effective, and technologically advanced transportation solutions. Smart. Simple. Straightforward. That’s the Sage way. Show less
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Nashville Transportation Club
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board of Directors - Communications Chair
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Jan 2023 - Present
The transportation/logistics/supply chain industry in the greater Nashville area is booming; however, there needs to be a larger networking presence to represent the tremendous growth in Middle Tennessee. That’s where we come in. Nashville Transportation Club is a not-for-profit entity in the state of Tennessee whose main focus is to provide scholarships to students studying supply chain. The networking part…that’s easy! We have monthly events that include happy hour gatherings, sporting events, and volunteer opportunities.Our number one priority is to educate; one can never learn enough! We collaborate with warehouses, shippers, carriers, freight brokers and universities for tours, speaking events, and educational opportunities.Our organization has fundraising events throughout the year to provide scholarships and to support a variety of local charities. We partner with regional student Logistics Programs and organizations supporting the transportation industry. Please reach out to our club via our website for more information on how you can become a member! Show less
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Board of Directors - Education Chair
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2023
The transportation/logistics/supply chain industry in the greater Nashville area is booming; however, there needs to be a larger networking presence to represent the tremendous growth in Middle Tennessee. That’s where we come in. Nashville Transportation Club is a not-for-profit entity in the state of Tennessee whose main focus is to provide scholarships to students studying supply chain. The networking part…that’s easy! We have monthly events that include happy hour gatherings, sporting events, and volunteer opportunities.Our number one priority is to educate; one can never learn enough! We collaborate with warehouses, shippers, carriers, freight brokers and universities for tours, speaking events, and educational opportunities.Our organization has fundraising events throughout the year to provide scholarships and to support a variety of local charities. We partner with regional student Logistics Programs and organizations supporting the transportation industry. Please reach out to our club via our website for more information on how you can become a member! Show less
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Riverside Transport, Inc.
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President Of Business Development
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Dec 2019 - Nov 2021
Riverside Transport was founded in the fall of 1993 with 10 Owner Operators, 20 Trailers, and a philosophy that still holds true today. "Our vision is to be the top performer in all that we do." Today Riverside Transport operates over 3,000 pieces of equipment and employs close to 1,100 people. We have operation terminals in Kansas City, KS, Owensboro, KY, Muskogee, OK, Chattanooga, TN, and Chehalis, WA. Our freight network ranges from Over the Road Long Haul, Short Haul Regional, Local, and Dedicated. We have one of the most innovative Lease Purchase Programs in the industry, where payments are structured so that a driver can always get a paycheck, even while on time off. We also have a solid core of Owner Operators, who pride themselves with carrying RTI's banner. We strive to be a top employer, provide superior service to our customers, and earn corporate respect from our competitors, so that we can be the company that everyone looks up to. Our 25+ year history is proof that we are here to stay and can provide a stable partnership for our employees and customers. Show less
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TLI - Transco Lines, Inc.
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President of Business Development
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Dec 2019 - Nov 2021
Transco Lines, Inc. was founded in 1984 and has received multiple awards for service from our customers. The Company is headquartered in Russellville, AR with an additional Full-Service Maintenance terminal in North Little Rock. Our fleet consists of 175 solo drivers and 200 teams operating over 375 power units and 800 dry van trailers. Our niche in the marketplace is customized service for shippers requiring Just-In-Time performance. We pride ourselves on providing ultra-modern assets for our drivers and superior service to our customers. TLI’s locations afford easy access, modern maintenance facilities, and complete amenities for drivers while they are in town. Show less
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Cavalry Logistics
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Business Development Manager
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
Manage national accounts across the Midwest and Midsouth regions.Independently identify and generate new sales opportunities focusing only on the top 325 accounts in the U.S.Engage customers and develop value propositions that meet their needs, identify and acquire volume from new customers, increase volume from existing customers, and manage implementation.Ensure all operational staff are following account strategy and resolve all account management issues after the sale.* Top salesperson for four consecutive years ** Managed and set strategy for 6 of top our 10 accounts Show less
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Business Development Manager
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2015 - 2018
Responsible for managing customer base totaling over $100MM in annual revenue. Managed and helped developed over 75 accounts across the Midwest and Midsouth regions.Set account strategies and monitored execution to ensure services were meeting customer expectations.Generated new business by matching prospects transportation needs with logistics’ services offered.Developed qualified leads via networking, F2F meetings, cold calling, marketing, email and referrals.* 2017 employee of the year.** Top region for total customers, overall revenue, and load count for 4 consecutive years Show less
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New Business Development
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2014 - 2015
Generated new business selling logistics services by profiling prospective customers via phone calls, marketing, cold calling, email and referrals.Closed complex and lengthy (12-24 months) sales cycles in competitive markets.Managed a large number of prospect situations simultaneously while positioning company products against direct and indirect competitors.* Three-time employee of the quarter.
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Computer Technologies of Wisconsin
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Greater Milwaukee Area
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Business Development Manager
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2009 - 2014
Responsible for the sales of Managed Services, including services, hardware and software. Demonstrated technical selling skills and product knowledge in all aspects IT related. Developed a database of qualified leads via telephone canvassing, networking, face to face cold calling, direct mail, email and referrals. Created effective proposal presentations that identified prospects business problems as well as the solutions to those problems. Maintained accurate records of all prospecting, sales calls and presentations within in territory. Use of Accpac CRM to maintain accurate records to maximize sales potential. * Top performer in sales department for four consecutive years. ** Salesperson of the year and president’s club winner. Show less
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Orthofix
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Territory Manager
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2006 - 2009
Sold trauma equipment relating to Orthopedics procedures involving long bone fractures of upper and lower extremities in various Hospitals and Surgery Centers. Core products consisted of: Biologics, Nailing and Plating systems, External Fixation, Limb Reconstruction equipment and Bone Stimulation Devices for non-union fractures. Call points: Orthopedic Surgeons (general surgeons, hand surgeons, foot & ankle surgeons), Podiatrists D.P.M’s, OR Coordinators, PA’s, and various other OR personnel. * Responsible for making territory # 1 in region; # 5 nationwide (of 46 total). ** Top 10% of sales reps for biologics, bone stimulation divisions nationwide. Show less
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Statlock
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Greater Milwaukee Area
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Territory Sales Manager
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2005 - 2006
Sold catheter securement devices to hospitals in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Call points: Surgeons (OR), Physicians (ER), Radiologists (IR), Educators, IV Team Mgrs, Vascular Access, Purchasing Directors and many other hospital personnel. * Ranked in the top 10% of division's sales force; consistently a top performer. Sold catheter securement devices to hospitals in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Call points: Surgeons (OR), Physicians (ER), Radiologists (IR), Educators, IV Team Mgrs, Vascular Access, Purchasing Directors and many other hospital personnel. * Ranked in the top 10% of division's sales force; consistently a top performer.
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Medical Action Industries
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Territory Manager
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2003 - 2005
Sold various disposable medical supplies in numerous departments to hospitals and surgery centers across the state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Call points: Surgeons (OR), Physicians (ER), Educators, IV team mgrs, Vascular Access, Purchasing Directors and many other hospital personnel. * Converted 5 of top 10 largest prospects statewide. ** Ranked in the top 5 sales rep nationally (out of 43) and consistently one of the top sales reps regionally. Sold various disposable medical supplies in numerous departments to hospitals and surgery centers across the state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Call points: Surgeons (OR), Physicians (ER), Educators, IV team mgrs, Vascular Access, Purchasing Directors and many other hospital personnel. * Converted 5 of top 10 largest prospects statewide. ** Ranked in the top 5 sales rep nationally (out of 43) and consistently one of the top sales reps regionally.
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G&K Services
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Territory Sales Manager
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2001 - 2003
Sold uniform rental and facility services to a variety of companies and industries in Milwaukee and surrounding areas as well as managed existing accounts. * Top sales rep regionally ** Consistently inside the top 15% of salespersons nationwide (out of 312). *** Earned Presidents Club Status for revenue achieved at G&K Services (2002). Sold uniform rental and facility services to a variety of companies and industries in Milwaukee and surrounding areas as well as managed existing accounts. * Top sales rep regionally ** Consistently inside the top 15% of salespersons nationwide (out of 312). *** Earned Presidents Club Status for revenue achieved at G&K Services (2002).
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Education
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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science - BS