Full-Time
Sales Development Representative
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Flexport
1,001-5,000 employees
Logistics and supply chain management services
Compensation Overview
$57.5k/yr
Junior, Mid
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Chicago, IL, USA
This is a hybrid position, requiring some in-office days.
- 1-3 years of professional working experience in Sales, Business Development, Client Success, 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
- 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
Flexport provides logistics and supply chain services to facilitate global trade, including ocean shipping, air freight, ground transportation, and customs brokerage. Their technology platform allows clients to track shipments in real-time, offering visibility and control over their supply chains. Flexport differentiates itself with its OceanMatch service that optimizes container space and its range of financial services, including trade finance and insurance. The company's goal is to streamline logistics processes and improve efficiency in global trade.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$2.7B
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2013
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-driven logistics optimization enhances Flexport's operational efficiency and product offerings.
- The acquisition of Convoy's technology assets boosts automation and productivity through AI.
- Partnership with Veho enhances last-mile delivery solutions, increasing urban market share.
What critics are saying
- Intellectual property theft by former employees poses competitive threats to Flexport.
- Departure of key executives may disrupt strategic initiatives and operational continuity.
- Legal disputes over excessive charges could damage Flexport's reputation and client relationships.
What makes Flexport unique
- Flexport offers a comprehensive suite of logistics services, including ocean, air, and road freight.
- Their technology platform provides real-time tracking and deep visibility into supply chains.
- Flexport's OceanMatch service optimizes container space, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
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Free Food
Company Social Outings
Health & Wellness
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
PTO / Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays
Maternity / Paternity Leave
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401K / Retirement Plan
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -3%2 year growth
↓ -1%Former Flexport staffers "brazenly" stole trade secrets and data, according to a lawsuit filed yesterday by the forwarder, and then they launched their own company, Freightmate.ai.
Flexport, the flagship brand among the cohort of digital forwarders to have emerged over the past decade, on Monday launched a catalog of product updates focused around AI capabilities.
Six months after joining Flexport as co-CEO, Clark was appointed sole CEO by Flexport founder Ryan Petersen.
Last September, Clark abruptly resigned as CEO of Flexport, allowing for the return of its founder, Ryan Petersen.
It's a market where people are sending medical components down to be assembled into final goods, day in and day out, or they're sending automotive parts, or forklift parts, because there's automotive factories and Toyota has a big forklift factory in Puerto Rico," explained Jones Shah, a veteran air cargo executive who recently left logistics provider Flexport after more than seven years as global head of airfreight and chief customer officer. "