Sales Development Representative

Posted 10 Hours Ago
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Chicago, IL
Junior
eCommerce • Logistics • Software • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
Flexport helps make global commerce so easy there will be more of it.
The Role
As a Sales Development Representative at Flexport, you will identify and qualify new sales opportunities, engage with clients through various communication channels, prepare research reports for Account Executives, and maintain updates in Salesforce. You will also shadow experienced team members to gain the skills needed for advancement in the sales team.
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About Flexport: 

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. 

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. At a valuation of $8 billion, we are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

Build and grow with us! Join Flexport as a Sales Development Representative and supercharge your sales career. The opportunity:

Operating at the intersection of logistics and tech has allowed Flexport to develop a unique value proposition that customers all over the globe love, resulting in exponential growth over the last 10+ years. Flexport today connects more than 10,000 clients across 100+ countries, and our role is to help businesses of all sizes find the global trade solutions that will empower their success.

With offices on three continents, our team is as global as our client base and we’re excited to continue building a product and service they love. With revenue growing at breakneck speed, we’re looking for a consultative and tenacious Sales Development Representative to join our growing sales team in our Chicago office!

You will:

  • 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 

You should have:

  • 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

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Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
2,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Founded in 2013, we believe trade can move the human race forward. That’s why our mission at Flexport is to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people

Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B worth of merchandise across 112 countries every year.

Why Work With Us

Global logistics is the circulatory system for the world economy. Our global team of entrepreneurs is empowered to make the important decisions, to advocate for what is right regardless of the bottom line, and to see their ideas tested in the laboratory of the real world. We are uniquely positioned to simplify trade and built to make it happen.

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