Yuri Kalika
About Yuri Kalika
Yuri Kalika is an Executive Carrier Sales Representative at Flock Freight, with extensive experience in the logistics and transportation industry. He has held various roles in companies such as KeepTruckin, The Custom Companies, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, and he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
Current Role at Flock Freight
Yuri Kalika serves as an Executive Carrier Sales Representative at Flock Freight, a position he has held since 2020. He operates from Solana Beach, California, and is responsible for managing carrier sales operations. His role involves developing relationships with carriers and optimizing freight solutions, contributing to the company's mission of providing efficient logistics services.
Previous Experience in Carrier Sales
Before joining Flock Freight, Yuri Kalika accumulated extensive experience in carrier sales across various companies. He worked at KeepTruckin for three months in 2020, focusing on carrier sales in Costa Mesa, California. Prior to that, he held the position of Truckload Brokerage West Coast Manager at The Custom Companies, Inc. from 2014 to 2016, where he managed operations in Santa Fe Springs, California.
Career History in Logistics
Yuri Kalika's career in logistics includes roles at several notable companies. He worked as a Carrier Sales Representative at Echo Global Logistics for ten months in 2013-2014 in Long Beach, California. He also served as a Capacity Account Manager at C.H. Robinson for one year in Irvine, California, and as a Carrier Procurement Representative at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2019.
Educational Background
Yuri Kalika studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with a focus on Marketing/Marketing Management. His studies spanned from 2003 to 2008, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles and marketing strategies.
Early Career Roles
In the early stages of his career, Yuri Kalika worked in various roles that contributed to his professional development. He was a Leasing Consultant at Lincoln Property Company for one year in 2010-2011 in Irvine, California, and later served as a Senior Account Executive at TelePacific Communications for eight months in 2011. These positions helped him build essential skills in sales and client management.