Brandon Thornton

Sr. Corporate Account Executive at Kantata

Brandon Thornton has a diverse work experience in the transportation industry. Brandon started their career in 2006 at YRC Worldwide, Inc., where they initially worked as an Account Manager and later as a Specialized Services Account Manager. In these roles, Brandon demonstrated a strong ability to maintain and grow a large number of accounts, conduct sales presentations, uncover customer needs, and develop strong business relationships. Brandon managed over 3,000 accounts and achieved a territory operating ratio of 92. During their time at YRC, they also collaborated with Directors of Sales and coached Account Executives.

In 2009, Brandon joined ABF Freight as an Account Manager. In this role, they focused on increasing volume, revenue, and building long-term business relationships with major accounts. Brandon was responsible for soliciting multiple modes of transportation and managed 100 accounts generating nearly $3 million in revenue.

In 2016, Brandon transitioned to Pregis, where they worked as an Account Manager for the West Region. Brandon effectively managed accounts, developed customer relationships, and achieved revenue and profit goals within the designated territory.

Most recently, Brandon joined Kantata in 2020 as an Account Executive and was promoted to Sr. Commercial Account Executive in February 2021. Specific details about their responsibilities and achievements in these roles are not provided in the information given.

Brandon Thornton earned their Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Wingate University between 2002 and 2005. Brandon also completed a Master's degree in Business Administration at the University of Phoenix from 2007 to 2008.

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Timeline

  • Sr. Corporate Account Executive

    October 1, 2023 - present

  • Senior Commercial Account Executive

    February, 2021

  • Account Executive

    March, 2020