Eric came to Averitt in 1996 as a part-time dock associate while he was in college. When he graduated, he went full time at our Nashville facility as a weight & research associate. After he started a family, Eric moved to Cookeville in 2002 as a member of Central Dispatch, where he served until 2006. He was then a fleet manager for about five years before moving back to Nashville. He worked on the dock there for a time until being promoted to frontline leader, a role he served in for close to five years. In 2019, Eric transferred to his current sales role. “I think it’s fair to say that Averitt has a knack for putting people in positions where they can excel,” Eric says. “And it’s a caring company. There were times that I moved to different positions. When I moved to Cookeville, it was for family reasons. I wanted my son to grow up around his family, and Averitt was able to accommodate that and allow me to have another position to learn and grow in.” That’s part of the reason Eric has chosen to make Averitt his career home. “The biggest thing is our culture. It’s the people you work with,” he explains. “I hear horror stories from people who work for other companies, and I’m thinking, ‘We’re not like that at all.’ I think that’s a reason we have so many people who are members of our Over 20 Team. That’s almost unheard of anymore that people work for a company and stay there for that length of time. It’s just a great place to work and great people to work with.” WILLINGNESS, FLEXIBILITY AND LEARNING Eric says several actions have helped him take advantage of career opportunities – being willing to step into new positions, being flexible with his work schedule through the years, and learning every role to the best of his ability. “Averitt will give you the opportunity to learn and grow,” Eric says. And because of his personal growth, Eric has enjoyed a long run with our team. “It seems like it was yesterday I started at Averitt,” he says. “Then I blinked, and it’s been 25 years full time. It's been a great ride, and there’s OPPORTUNITIES TO FIT YOUR SITUATION Like many other associates throughout our network, Nashville transportation specialist ERIC WILSON has found there are plenty of career opportunities to fit whatever situation you may be in. Sales Associate Started On The Dock
Nashville transportation specialist ERIC WILSON has been here for more than 25 years. He appreciates our team's willingness to be flexible.
still a lot more to do. But I look forward to it.”
FIND YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY We believe that one way we build a strong culture is by helping associates succeed in their chosen position and other advancement opportunities. So if you’re searching for your next opportunity, check out our Opportunities page at InsideAveritt.com/Opportunities . That’s where you’ll find access to open positions, information about our Leadership Development and Dock-To-Driver Training programs , and testimonial videos from associates who have grown in their own careers. T m
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