Global Account Executive

Global Account Executive

New York City, New York, United States

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That's why it's our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We're shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizesfrom emerging brands to Fortune 500suse Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Account Executive with extensive experience in end to end supply chain solutions and fulfillment to build and maintain a healthy book of business. You'll be part of a high-performing team where you'll focus on building up Flexport's brand while solving customer problems with tech-enabled supply chain and fulfillment solutions. A normal day might include leading a discovery call with a prospect to uncover more about their supply chain processes, project managing the complexities of a global supply chain, reviewing a customer's growth strategy with their Flexport Operations Team, jumping on a plane and travel with a prospective client to tour a Flexport warehouse, or sharing your best practices with the broader sales team in a peer learning session.

You will:

• Build your book of business by closing net-new customers and/or cross-selling and upselling existing customers that contribute to Flexport's overall revenue goals
• Uncover and connect with ideal clients through a combination of self-prospecting and collaboration with our SDR team
• Consult with new clients to understand their supply chain needs
• Lead Monthly and Quarterly Business Meetings with existing clients, helping them to effectively plan for the future and make improvements to their supply chain processes
• Create a value-add solution, demonstrating Flexport's capabilities through remote and in-person meetings
• Help plan and execute on client events
• Be a leader across the team and help provide coaching and guidance to other team members
• Proxy for Sales Leadership when needed for Weekly Business reviews, leadership meetings etc.
• Navigate, bundle, and sell Flexport's suite of products across the supply chain/shipment lifecycle
• Work closely with the all internal teams (Operations, Ocean, Air, Trucking, Customs, etc) to drive a best in class customer experience
• Lead the customer onboarding process by leveraging internal resources and teams

You should have:

• 7+ years of experience in a full cycle (prospecting to closing) or account growth, quota carrying sales role
• 5+ years of experience in international freight forwarding sales and/or supply chain technology sales
• Expert understanding of freight, supply chain or logistics industries
• Deep understanding of other disciplines such as Customs Brokerage, Duty Avoidance Strategies, Booking management solutions, Order Management solutions, etc.
• An obsession with client happiness. You succeed when they succeed
• Ability to navigate complex deals and sales cycles with executive stakeholders
• Competitive and creative drive to win over customers and think outside the box to get a deal done
• Demonstrated ability to run a structured sales process. Sales certifications preferred.
• Proven success building and maintaining long term commercial relationships
• A naturally curious and inquisitive approach to client discovery
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to connect in both virtual and face-to-face environments
• Ability to learn fast, strong work ethic, and a track record of growing into a top 5% sales executive in the country

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salary for the position in the posting's respective region. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at Flexport, which also includes bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off.

The US base salary range for this position (this does not include bonus, equity and benefits):

$117,000 - $145,000 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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