Jesse Higginbotham

Jesse Higginbotham is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in new business development, encompassing P&L responsibility, R&D, marketing, and operations management across various transportation modes globally, both domestically and internationally.

He possesses expertise in entrepreneurial functions such as product development, staffing, and process improvement, enabling effective long- and short-term strategic planning, contract negotiations with carriers, and the formation of synergistic alliances to drive business growth and enhance profitability.

Jesse excels in managing budgets, financial aspects, and contract negotiations, collaborating with vendors, suppliers, and distribution channels to ensure efficient and successful project execution.

His sales acumen is remarkable, showcasing proficiency in all sales aspects, including account closure, leveraging exceptional presentation skills to promote transportation and supply chain services in local and international markets.

He demonstrates excellent proficiency in various business and transportation technologies, including MS Office, AS-400, DAT, Mcleod, Salesforce, Pipeline, Flex Technologies, and other proprietary software tools.

Educationally, he pursued Bachelor's degrees in Transportation & Logistics, as well as Marketing, from the University of North Florida's College of Business Administration.

Throughout his career, Jesse has held key roles such as President at Driveline Freight Management, Agency Owner at Armstrong Transport Group, Account Executive at Tazmanian Freight Systems, Head of Sales and Business Development at HTS Logistics, and various managerial positions at prominent companies like NYK Logistics Americas, Werner Enterprises, and Trailer Bridge.