Join Flexport as an Account Executive to drive new business and enhance client supply chain experiences in a dynamic environment.
Posted by employer 11 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 20 hours ago
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Account Executive at Flexport is responsible for driving new business by identifying and engaging potential clients, managing the sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding. This role requires strong skills in sales processes, client consultation, and account management, with a focus on logistics and B2B services. Ideal candidates are experienced sales professionals with a proven track record and a desire to excel in a fast-paced environment. Flexport's dynamic team is positioned at the forefront of global trade, making a significant impact in the industry.
Quick facts
- Is the Account Executive, Enterprise role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Account Executive, Enterprise role.
- Where is the role based?
- Flexport is hiring for this position in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: B2B, Logistics, Sales.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Flexport targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Account Executive, Enterprise role at Flexport.
From the original posting
About Flexport:
You will:
Your responsibilities as a Account Executive include, but are not limited to the following:
- Identify, engage, close, onboard net-new business meeting or exceeding the sales personal quota;
- Uncovering and connecting with ideal clients through a combination of self-prospecting and collaboration with our SDR team;
- Consulting with new clients to understand their supply chain needs;
- Creating a value-add solution, demonstrating our capabilities through remote and in-person meetings;
- Leading the customer onboarding process by leveraging internal resources and teams;
- Meet regularly with clients to monitor the account health and find ways to improve on their current supply chain experience;
- Maintain Salesforce accounts records and opportunity pipeline;
- Continue to expand your knowledge of supply chain processes though internal and external training offerings to best enable you to act as a trusted advisor.
You should have:
- Demonstrated experience owning a full sales cycle (prospecting through close), with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas;
- The ability to run a sales discovery and demo meeting and run a structured sales process;
- Enthusiasm for cold-calling prospects, leading discovery calls to uncover their needs, and managing accounts to create an outstanding experience for clients;
- Excellent skills in verbal and written communication in Dutch and English, as well as in presentation, negotiation, and value selling;
- A fast learning ability, a strong work ethic, and a burning desire to grow into a top 5% sales executive in the region;
- A strong interest in or background within logistics, freight forwarding or complex B2B services.
What's in it for you:
- An opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, where you’ll have the chance to create a global impact while being a part of a thriving multinational environment
- Daily catered lunches incl. vegetarian options, breakfast, snacks and soft drinks available in our office on daily basis
- Commute expenses: Flexport will cover home-office commuting costs for employees living outside of Amsterdam
- 25 working days as vacation days based on full time employment.
- Health insurance: Flexport offers a collective health insurance plan including a basic package and any available additional packages. Your monthly premium is fully paid by Flexport.
- A defined pension contribution scheme
- Equity program: every team member becomes a shareholder, aligning our success with yours. As a private company in a multi-trillion dollar industry, you have a direct stake in our collective growth and success.
- Employee Assistance Program through Aetna Resources for Living: Flexport provides an employer-sponsored program at no cost to you and your household members
- Parental leave benefit: Flexport is here to support you and your families in one of the most important times in life – the birth of a child! Our parental leave program allows both mothers and partners to take time off from work for pregnancy, childbirth, and to bond with your new child.
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