Grant Banks

About Grant Banks

With nearly 20 years of experience in complex logistics and freight environments, I bring a deep understanding of supply chain challenges and opportunities. As Director of Intralogistics Sales at ArcBest, I lead enterprise-level initiatives focused on optimizing warehouse and distribution center operations through advanced, tech-driven intralogistics solutions.My journey at ArcBest—ranging from district and branch leadership to enterprise and now intralogistics sales—has given me a 360° view into LTL, TL, expedite, managed transportation, and especially warehouse automation and intralogistics. I’ve partnered closely with operations, engineering, IT, and executive teams to tailor deployments that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service excellence.My Key StrengthsEnterprise logistics sales across LTL/TL/expedited lanes and managed transportationIntralogistics transformation leveraging robotics, WMS integrations, and automationStrategic account leadership: developing consultative relationships with Fortune 500 and mid-market partnersCross-functional collaboration: bridging sales, operations, engineering, tech, and customer experienceROI-driven solutions: delivering measurable improvements in throughput, productivity, safety, and costI thrive on the intersection of technology and logistics—especially where intelligent systems amplify human potential. Whether it’s rolling out robotic forklifts, optimizing pick zones, automating material handling, or implementing data-driven warehouse workflows, I’m driven by the impact these solutions bring to supply chains.With a proven track record—from branch and district management to enterprise and intralogistics sales leadership—I bring a rare blend of hands-on operations insight and corporate-level strategy. I help organizations unlock continuous improvement and scale innovation across their logistics networks.Let’s connect if you’re exploring how intralogistics automation or managed transportation strategies can enhance your supply chain—and ensure high ROI through smart deployment and adoption.

Experience

1. Intralogistics Sales Director

   ArcBest

   Aug 2023 — Present · Fort Smith, AR, US

   As a results-oriented leader in robotics commercialization, I specialize in bringing cutting-edge autonomous forklifts and material handling solutions to market. With a deep understanding of both the technology and the operational needs of warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics environments, I bridge the gap between engineering innovation and scalable business growth.By aligning innovation with real-world industry challenges, I help organizations unlock the full potential of autonomous material movement. Whether launching a new robotic forklift solution or expanding adoption across enterprise fleets, my goal is to redefine how goods move through the world.

Education

• Arkansas Tech University

  Bachelor's of science in management/marketing, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Ltl
• Sales
• Freight Forwarding
• Dispatching
• Freight
• Team Building
• Management
• Third-Party Logistics (3pl)
• Air Freight
• Supply Chain
• Shipping
• Warehousing
• Inventory Management
• Logistics Management
• Trucking
• Transportation Management
• Account Management
• Transportation
• Fleet Management
• Container
• 3pl
• Truckload Shipping
• Logistics
• Warehouse Operations
• Negotiation
• Ocean
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Ltl Shipping
• Operations Management
• Truckload
• Supply Chain Management