Drew Villastrigo

Sales & Operations Leader

Driving revenue growth and building high-performing teams.

South Jordan, UT

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Seeking a senior sales leadership role

Open to:

  • Senior sales leadership: shaping strategy, developing talent, and delivering results
  • Revenue growth, go-to-market strategy, and P&L ownership
  • Building, coaching, and scaling high-performing sales and operations teams

Summary

Results-driven sales and operations leader with over a decade of experience scaling revenue, building high-performing teams, and running complex logistics operations. Most recently directed a 23-person sales organization managing 1,123 accounts across 24 locations, growing regional revenue 27% in two years to a book of business pacing toward $62M.

Equally at home on the operations side of the business: has owned P&L and EBITDA for large freight service centers, led workforces of nearly 200 people, and delivered measurable gains in efficiency, damage reduction, and cost control. Fluent in Salesforce and CRM discipline, and an early adopter of AI for lead generation, account prioritization, and seller coaching.

A character-driven, servant leader forged in the U.S. Army Reserve, where he handled millions of dollars in a combat zone with zero discrepancies and graduated first in his training class. Known for recruiting, coaching, and promoting talent, and for building teams that consistently exceed their targets.

Skills

Experience

XPO

Region Director of Sales

June 2022 - September 2026 · Salt Lake City, UT

  • Directed a team of 23 Account Executives managing 1,123 accounts across 24 locations, driving a book of business on pace for $62M in 2026.
  • Grew regional revenue 27% in two years, from $49.2M in 2024 to $55.9M in 2025, with 2026 projected at $62.6M.
  • Designed and executed sales strategies, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly and annual revenue targets.
  • Drove pipeline discipline and CRM optimization in Salesforce, leveraging AI for lead generation, account prioritization, and seller role-play training.
  • Recruited and developed high-performing sales talent, boosting team effectiveness and growth.
  • Implemented targeted sales training programs focused on methodology and process improvements to elevate results.
  • Leveraged data analysis to optimize revenue-generating activities and improve team performance.
  • Delivered accurate sales forecasts to ensure consistent target attainment.
  • Partnered cross-functionally to align sales strategies with organizational goals and sustainable growth.

XPO Logistics

Assistant Senior Manager, Service Center 1

September 2021 - June 2022 · Salt Lake City, UT

  • Helped lead a team of 197 employees, including 3 operations managers and 11 supervisors.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve freight flow, reducing backlogged shipments by 1,324.
  • Delivered exceptional EBITDA results: $3.08M against a $2.4M goal.
  • Collaborated with the sales team to target businesses, resulting in a 20% increase in revenue year over year.
  • Improved delivery execution by 5% across the district through training and daily five-minute stand-up meetings.
  • Initiated a program to eliminate freight damage, achieving a 48% improvement in damage frequency.

XPO Logistics

Service Center Manager

July 2019 - September 2021 · Boise, ID

  • Led and oversaw a team of 50 employees, including 2 supervisors, 4 customer service representatives, 5 dock workers, and 39 drivers.
  • Consistently surpassed EBITDA goals through effective management of the profit and loss statement.
  • Adjusted staffing levels based on business demand, owning the entire hiring and onboarding process for new employees.
  • Ensured all employees stayed compliant on annual regulatory training and maintained current professional licenses and medical certifications.
  • Maintained a fleet of 20 tractors, 77 trailers, 33 converter gears, and 6 forklifts to meet business levels and reduce capacity constraints.

XPO Logistics

Account Executive

March 2018 - July 2019 · Salt Lake City, UT

  • Established and grew positive relationships with decision-makers across approximately 100 accounts through effective written and verbal communication.
  • Managed customer needs and provided solutions to real and perceived problems.
  • Organized and executed targeted plans to grow the customer base, exceeding annual sales goals: profit increased 70%, tonnage 58%, and revenue 28%.

XPO Logistics

Freight Operations Manager

October 2014 - March 2018 · Salt Lake City, UT

  • Led the training and development of 165 hourly employees across the operation.
  • Executed development plans for each supervisor and successfully coached for improvement.
  • Analyzed operational efficiencies and implemented process improvements.
  • Managed manpower planning to meet operational needs while controlling labor costs.
  • Served as primary point of contact for customers, partner service centers, and company leadership.

Con-Way Freight

Freight Operations Supervisor

July 2012 - October 2014 · Pasco, WA

  • Improved operational efficiency through diligent planning and by leveraging the strengths of team members, all while maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Appointed Outbound Regional Lead to help improve Con-Way's Freight Flow Optimizer, coaching and problem-solving with fellow supervisors across the Pacific Northwest.
  • Coached and engaged employees through a servant-leadership approach, improving team buy-in and performance.

United States Army Reserve

Financial Management Technician

February 2010 - February 2016 · United States & Iraq

  • Completed a 10-month tour in Iraq, handling and disbursing over $5M to U.S. soldiers and local national vendors without any monetary discrepancies.
  • Finished first in class in Advanced Individual Training and was named Distinguished Honor Graduate.
  • Appointed class leader during Advanced Individual Training for outstanding leadership and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
  • Led a physical training program that helped soldiers pass or improve their fitness tests while maintaining the highest standard on his own.

Flying J Inc.

Loyalty Program Manager

November 2007 - May 2009 · Ogden, UT

  • Tracked and reported the progress and status of each loyalty program to the company's CFO.
  • Managed five customer loyalty programs, including marketing, program development, and customer service.
  • Grew restaurant, merchandise, and fuel sales through targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Served as Project Manager for a multimillion-dollar program enhancement campaign: led product development and functionality, designed marketing materials, and administered training to District and General Managers.

Key Wins

Grew Regional Revenue 27% in Two Years

Scaled a book of business from $49.2M (2024) to $55.9M (2025), pacing toward $62.6M in 2026, while directing 23 Account Executives across 24 locations and 1,123 accounts.

$62M book of business

Delivered $3.08M EBITDA Against a $2.4M Goal

Over a 197-person service center, drove operational strategy that beat the EBITDA target by 28% and cut backlogged shipments by 1,324.

128% of EBITDA target

Cut Freight Damage 48%

Launched a damage-elimination program across the operation, improving damage frequency by 48% and protecting both margin and customer trust.

48% fewer damages

70% Profit Growth as an Account Executive

Built and executed targeted account-growth plans that grew profit 70%, tonnage 58%, and revenue 28% year over year across roughly 100 accounts.

70% profit / 58% tonnage / 28% revenue

Zero-Discrepancy Stewardship of $5M+ in a Combat Zone

As a U.S. Army Reserve Financial Management Technician, disbursed over $5M to soldiers and vendors during a 10-month deployment to Iraq with zero monetary discrepancies. Distinguished Honor Graduate of Advanced Individual Training.

$5M+ disbursed, zero discrepancies

Education

The College of Idaho

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance concentration, Psychology minor

Graduated June 2006 · Caldwell, ID