Ilma Sehic
Ilma Sehic is Vice President of Sales at Becker360, where she leads national B2B sales initiatives and drives sustainability solutions across logistics, supply chain, and circular-economy operations. With over 15 years of experience, Ilma has a proven track record of scaling high-performing sales teams, implementing tech-enabled solutions, and delivering double-digit revenue growth. She excels at aligning complex client goals with measurable sustainability outcomes through waste-diversion, materials recovery, and streamlined program management.
Her expertise spans SaaS tools including Salesforce, HubSpot, and ZoomInfo, and she is known for connecting operational efficiency with quantifiable environmental impact.
Prior to joining Becker360, Ilma served as Director of Sales for Supply Chain Operations at Western Flyer Xpress, where she developed and executed multimillion-dollar solutions for C-suite clients, increased year-over-year revenue by 45%, and optimized logistics workflows to reduce cycle times by 60 days. She also held a key role at Hub Group as Highway Regional Carrier Manager, focusing on transportation optimization, cost reduction, and vendor management.
Ilma’s leadership is defined by her ability to blend strategic vision with hands-on execution, consistently enhancing client satisfaction, operational performance, and sustainability results.
A graduate of the University of Missouri–Saint Louis, Ilma earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management and her MBA in Business, Management, and Marketing. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of business leaders and recently participated in the St. Louis Business Journal’s Mentoring Monday program to support women at every stage of their careers.
• University of Missouri-Saint Louis - MBA
• University of Missouri-Saint Louis - BS
• Mentoring Mondays with STL Business Journals
• WEW
• Women of STEEL
• Children's Hospital
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to resilience, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to growth. I’ve learned to trust my instincts, stay curious, and show up fully, especially on the days when it would have been easier not to. I believe success is built through long-term discipline, strong relationships, and a genuine desire to make an impact.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Someone once told me: ‘Don’t wait to be chosen—choose yourself.’ That mindset shift changed everything. It taught me to speak up, step forward, and create opportunities instead of waiting for them.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Say yes to opportunities before you feel ready. Every step forward teaches you something new, and growth rarely comes wrapped in comfort. Take the seat at the table even if your hands are shaking.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in our field is the gap between companies’ sustainability goals and their operational reality. Many organizations want to reduce waste, improve reporting, and increase diversion but struggle with fragmented vendors, inconsistent processes, and limited visibility.
The opportunity lies in building scalable, turnkey solutions that make sustainability easier, faster, and more cost-effective. Companies are ready for innovation; they just need partners who can execute.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
In my personal and professional life, I’m driven by family, purpose, and community. I want my work to reflect who I am at my core, someone who leads with heart, supports others, and builds a legacy my daughter can look up to.