Sales Development Representative, Flexport
Fulfillment
1-5 days a week in office
Global logistics platform
Job no longer available
Global logistics platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
Flexport's mission is to making global trade easier for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- 1-3 years of professional working experience in Sales, Business Development, Client Success, Investment Banking, Financial Services, or Consulting
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- An enthusiasm for cold-calling prospects and a willingness to hop on the phone with new people every day and explain Flexport’s value propositions it relates to each individual you speak with
- A "compliance first" attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry
What the job involves
- Identify and qualify new sales opportunities for Flexport by working with marketing and account executives to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities in your market segment
- Demonstrate the value of our offering through phone calls, email, LinkedIn, and other social channels
- Research your target companies and prepare executive summaries to help develop business opportunities with Account Executives
- Diligently update Salesforce to stay current on leads and follow-ups
- Shadow Account Executives in meetings and other activities to help you acquire the skills you need for your next role on the Flexport sales team
Our take
Flexport is the first international freight forwarder and customs brokerage built around an online dashboard. They were the first large disrupter in an industry that historically hasn't seen much technological innovation. Its services include technological-driven insights and flexible communication for shipping, including its own Slack-style SaaS service.
The company has grown dramatically since its inception and has worked with thousands of clients in over 100 countries. After receiving a significant amount of funding, Flexport operated with a focus on further developing the logistics ecosystem by expanding into new geographies, as well as partnering with other companies in the space.
Due to macroeconomic conditions, Flexport has experienced a recent decline in interest in its shipping services, which has forced it to make cuts to its workforce across this sector of the business. The company has since begun a pivot towards offering more supply-chain services, which smartly brings them into a market that is on the rise despite economic disruption.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Jan 2024
$260m
CONVERTIBLE
Feb 2022
$935m
SERIES E
Total funding: $2.5bn
Company benefits
- Flexibility in working from home / working from the office.
- If you work from the office, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast and a fresh lunch every day. If you’re still hungry/thirsty, we have a great choice of free snacks and beverages.
- Free access to coaching & learning tools for all employees (Linkedin Learning courses, Bravely).
- Quarterly team outings and events (go-karting, cocktail workshops,..)
Company HQ
Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Ryan Peterson
(Founder)Previously CEO of the company. Co-founded ImportGenius.com, a leading provider of business intelligence for the global trade industry.
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