Erin Jenkins
About Erin Jenkins
Erin Jenkins serves as the Director of Business Development at MODE Transportation in Orinda, California, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in logistics and sales, she has held various leadership roles, including Executive Vice President at Best Logistics, Inc., and has a strong background in managing key accounts and transportation solutions.
Work at MODE Transportation
Erin Jenkins has served as the Director of Business Development at MODE Transportation since 2020. In this role, she focuses on expanding the company's market presence and managing key business relationships. Her responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and developing solutions tailored to client needs. Jenkins operates from Orinda, California, contributing to the company's growth in the transportation sector.
Previous Experience in Logistics
Before joining MODE Transportation, Erin Jenkins held various significant roles at Best Logistics, Inc. She served as Executive Vice President from 2011 to 2016 and previously as VP of Sales & Marketing from 2007 to 2011. Her tenure at Best Logistics also included positions as Account Manager and Business Development Manager, where she gained extensive experience in managing national accounts and sales operations.
Education and Expertise
Erin Jenkins studied at San Joaquin Delta College, where she achieved multiple degrees, including an AA in Business, AS in Business Management, and AS-T in Business Administration. She also holds an AS-T in Accounting. Jenkins has developed expertise in CRM implementation, particularly with Salesforce.com, and is a Certified Public Bookkeeper proficient in QuickBooks.
Board Memberships and Industry Involvement
Jenkins has been actively involved in industry organizations. She served as a Board Member and Secretary for the Transload Distribution Association of North America from 2006 to 2007 and was a Board Member and Secretary for Women In Logistics Norcal from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she held leadership roles within the Warehousing Education & Research Council, including President and Northern California Council Vice President.
Skills and Specializations
Erin Jenkins possesses a strong skill set in logistics operations, including third-party logistics, e-commerce, and transportation solutions. She is experienced in electronic data interchange (EDI) and quality assurance (QA) within logistics. Jenkins is also skilled in both B2B and B2C sales, focusing on consultative and solution selling, and offers translation services in Spanish upon request.