Join Flexport as an Account Executive to build and maintain a healthy book of business in supply chain solutions.
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Last verified on the company career page 17 hours ago
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Joblaze summary
The Enterprise Account Executive at Flexport is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of clients by addressing their supply chain needs with tailored, tech-enabled solutions. This role requires expertise in freight forwarding and supply chain technology, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ideal candidates have at least two years of relevant experience and a competitive drive to excel in sales. Flexport's dynamic environment offers opportunities for collaboration across various internal teams to enhance customer experiences.
Quick facts
- Is the Enterprise Account Executive role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Dallas, Texas, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Enterprise Account Executive role.
- Where is the role based?
- Flexport is hiring for this position in Dallas, Texas, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Flexport targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Enterprise Account Executive role at Flexport.
From the original posting
About Flexport:
Build and grow with us! Join Flexport as an Account Executive!
The opportunity:
We are seeking an Account Executive with experience in end to end supply chain solutions 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 traveling 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/or 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
- Navigate, bundle, and sell Flexport's suite of products across the supply chain/shipment lifecycle
- 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
- 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:
- 2+ years of experience in freight forwarding, supply chain technology or sales
- 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 effectively drive business forward
- Proven success building or maintaining 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
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