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Account Manager

Flexport · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Flexport's careers page

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly inbound or an assigned book.
Time on market
Open 57 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 9 sales roles in the last 30 days. That many open roles can also mean churn. Ask how many reps are still there from last year.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • SDR or inbound support. You won't be building all of your own pipeline from zero.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Not in the posting

  5. 5.

    Is the territory new or existing? Who had it before?

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    Always ask

The role

Manages existing Flexport logistics customers in the region, driving renewals, upsells and cross-sells through account health reviews and quarterly strategy reviews. Works an existing book; no prospecting is mentioned.

Expansion · Inbound

Selling motion

Expansion

Who you are selling to

Not stated in the posting.

Pipeline expectations

Mostly inbound or an assigned book of business.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
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 $10T 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. 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. The opportunity: We’re looking for a highly capable Account Manager to join the Demand team and support the growth of Flexport in the region. Our account management team focuses on closing renewal, upsell and cross-sell opportunities from existing accounts. As an Account Manager, you will own the customer experience from start to finish. You will help the customers grow and realize the Flexport value proposition by deeply understanding the client’s supply chain and partnering to find solutions for them. This role is ideal for someone with experience in account management and/or sales, and interested in supply chain and logistics. They will engage with customers with the objective of driving customer satisfaction. This role is ideal for a highly organized individual, with negotiation experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to meet and exceed revenue and volume KPIs. It’s an exciting opportunity to contribute to company growth and deliver on our mission to make global trade easy for everyone. You will: - Cultivate and grow relationships with key business stakeholders that empower the client and deepen the relationship with Flexport. - Meet regularly with clients to monitor the account health and find ways to improve on their current experience. - Use your knowledge of the client to identify, develop, and close upsell, cross sell and renewal opportunities. - Keep a close pulse on client financial health, reporting on the client’s financials and ensuring clients maintain consistent payment schedules. - Lead and actively participate in client onboarding and creating standard operating procedures. - Scope and guide the implementation stages and timelines for new opportunities and clients. - Monitor client metrics data, working with Global Operations teams to ensure metrics consistently meet client expectations, address escalations and solve clients issues effectively and efficiently. - Use your deep/expert knowledge of the client’s business to lead the preparation and presentation of quarterly strategy reviews with minimal guidance. - Drive product adoption with client stakeholders to ensure that clients realize the full value with Flexport. - Regularly review and document the client’s success criteria. As the client’s needs evolve, you will refine the client’s success criteria. - Continue to expand your knowledge of supply chain processes though internal and external training offerings to best enable you to act as a trusted advisor. - You will use and maintain data to monitor the health of your respective book of business such as in SalesForce so that you can identify ways to improve the client’s Flexport experience Prerequisites: - 2-4 years of experience in a sales/account management or a client facing role. - A background in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain is preferred. - Client-centric: obsessed with client outcomes, doing what it takes to deliver the client’s expectations, understanding your client’s current and future business goals and challenges and translating those into relevant solutions and strategic account planning. - Hands-on, process-oriented, structured thinking with strong problem-solving skills. - Deeply curious: always working to understand the client’s needs and learn how Flexport can best meet them. - Next-level attention to detail: enjoy combing through the metrics and details to identify opportunities to improve internally or better manage the client relationship. - Strong business acumen. - Proven track record of (cross)selling a product. - Strong focus on growing your customers through a consultative approach. What's in there for you: - An opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, where you’ll have the chance to create a global impact while being a part of a thriving multinational environment - Lunches: Claim back up to GBP 15 per day for lunch allowance on office days - 25 working days as vacation days based on full time employment, in addition to the usual bank holidays in England and Wales. - Health insurance: Flexport offers employees in UK private medical insurance including a dental care - Group Life Insurance - Equity program: every team member becomes a shareholder, aligning our success with yours. As a private company in a multi-trillion dollar industry, you have a direct stake in our collective growth and success. - Pension plan: Flexport offers employees in the UK a workplace pension plan - Employee Assistance Program through Aetna Resources for Living: Flexport provides an employer-sponsored program at no cost to you and your household members - Parental leave benefit: Flexport is here to support you and your families in one of the most important times in life – the birth of a child! Our parental leave program allows both mothers and partners to take time off from work for pregnancy, childbirth, and to bond with your new child. #LI-onsite 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. 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. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. Please see our Privacy Notice available at www.flexport.com/privacy for additional information.
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