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Account Executive

Customer Sales

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Flock Freight

Flock Freight

201-500 employees

Technology platform for terminal-free freight shipping

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$70k - $110kAnnually

+ Equity Package

Junior, Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

Candidates must work in-office in Chicago.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Cold Calling
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Previous experience as an Account Executive in the freight industry.
  • Experience with LTL/Partial shipments is a plus.
  • High activity motor - volume and speed win!
  • Proven ability to consistently meet or exceed sales and activity quota.
  • Strong motivation driven by results.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly learn new product concepts.
  • Ability to make cold calls and engage customers proactively.
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, startup environment with a strong drive to succeed.
Responsibilities
  • Identify high-quality leads and convert them into clients through the sales pipeline.
  • Strategically select and close accounts with minimal management intervention.
  • Tailor communication strategies to meet customer needs effectively.
  • Maintain a high volume of prospect talk time through outbound phone calls, external customer meetings and demos, and follow-up activities.
  • Implements a variety of prospecting techniques (cold calls, networking, referrals) to supplement and continuously fill a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities.
  • Utilize a consultative sales approach to provide industry-changing solutions that address immediate and long-term client needs.
  • Sets and achieves personal daily, weekly and monthly activity quotas.
  • Build and maintain credibility with customers through superior account management.
  • Understand and continuously update knowledge on clients’ needs, challenges, and key decision-makers.
  • Maximize wallet share by ongoing assessment of a customer’s revenue potential via Annual Freight Spend.
  • Provide strategic consultation to internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful freight movement.
  • Handle accessorial costs, overrides, and additional approvals as necessary.
  • Engage and transition new clients to contractual agreements, facilitating the legal review process, where needed.
  • Track and manage account information, communications, and status updates within Flock systems.
  • Achieve monthly gross profit dollar and shipment volume quotas as set by management.

FlockFreight operates in the freight shipping industry with a focus on improving the shipping process through its patented platform, FlockDirect®. This platform eliminates the need for terminals, which are typically used as transfer points in shipping, leading to faster delivery times and reduced damage to goods. By combining multiple shipments into a shared truckload, FlockFreight enhances efficiency for shippers and increases profitability for carriers. This model is especially advantageous for businesses with weight constraints, as evidenced by clients like Waiākea Water, who have seen delivery costs cut by up to 50%. FlockFreight charges clients for its services, leveraging the cost savings from its terminal-free approach to offer competitive pricing while ensuring profitability. The company's goal is to streamline freight shipping, making it more efficient and cost-effective for a wide range of businesses.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$399.1M

Headquarters

Encinitas, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-16%

1 year growth

-27%

2 year growth

-47%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning the 2024 BIG Innovation Award and being recognized by TIME and CNBC highlights Flock Freight's industry influence and innovative edge.
  • The recent $215M Series D funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 underscores strong investor confidence and provides substantial capital for growth.
  • Partnerships with e2open and new API integrations for instant spot rates demonstrate Flock Freight's commitment to expanding and enhancing its technological capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • The departure of key executives like CRO Orlando Baeza after a short tenure could indicate potential instability in leadership.
  • The competitive logistics and freight industry requires continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge, posing a constant challenge.

What makes Flock Freight unique

  • Flock Freight's terminal-free shipping model through FlockDirect® eliminates transfer points, reducing shipping times and damage to goods, unlike traditional freight methods.
  • Their shared truckload approach optimizes truck space, offering cost savings of up to 20%, which is a significant advantage over conventional truckload shipping.
  • Integration with major platforms like Banyan Technology and Oracle enhances their service accessibility and efficiency, setting them apart from competitors.

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Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Ownership: stock options

401k

Insurance: health, dental, vision

Commuter Benefits

Paid Parental leave

Office amenities: cold brew and kombucha on tap, intramural sports, surf club, and free lunch