Business Development Associate
Posted on 12/22/2022
INACTIVE
Flexport

1,001-5,000 employees

Global freight forwarder and logistics platform
Company Overview
Flexport's mission is to make global trade easy for everyone. The company operates a digitally enabled freight forwarding platform that helps other businesses to transport and store goods across the globe.
B2B

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$3B

Founded

2013

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-16%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

1%
Locations
San Francisco, CA, USA • Dallas, TX, USA • Bellevue, WA, USA • Atlanta, GA...
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in business development or sales, preferably in the cargo insurance or logistics industry
  • Property and Casualty License (P&C License) highly preferred
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic
  • A "compliance first" attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry
Responsibilities
  • Research and identify potential clients to position our cargo insurance offerings
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key decision makers at target companies
  • Collaborate with sales teams to create and present customized proposals to clients
  • Assist in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns to drive leads and sales
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and changes, and identify new opportunities for growth
  • Monitor and report on the success of business development efforts and adjust strategies as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • The US base salary range for this full-time position: (exclusive of , equity and benefits.)