
Global Account Executive
Flexport
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- 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
- Create a value-add solution, demonstrating Flexport’s capabilities through remote and in-person meetings
- Lead Monthly and Quarterly Business Meetings with existing clients, helping them to effectively plan for upcoming business
- 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
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain industries
- At least 2 years’ experience in a full cycle (prospecting to closing), quota carrying sales role
- An obsession with client happiness. You succeed when they succeed
- 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
- 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 burning desire to grow into a top 5% sales executive in the country
Benefits
- Commitment to Equal Opportunity
- Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
freight forwardinglogisticssupply chainsales processquota carrying salesclient onboardingcross-sellingupsellingcustomer experiencebusiness meetings
Soft Skills
client happinesscompetitive drivecreative thinkingrelationship buildingcuriositycommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsadaptabilitywork ethic