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Sales Leader

Flexport · San Francisco, CA

Base
$140K–$190K
OTE
$280K–$380K
Posted
11mo ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon Flexport's careers page

What Flexport sells

Shipping and fulfillment for brands selling across borders

When a brand needs to move its merchandise across borders to reach customers, there are many moving parts, from shipping to warehousing to filling orders. The problem is, every extra partner in that chain adds another chance for something to go wrong. Flexport moves goods for companies of all sizes across 112 countries, so merchants can get their products where they need to go without managing every step themselves.

In plain English, from their own job posts. Something wrong? Tell us

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

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

Pay
Base and OTE both listed. Roughly a 50/50 base-to-variable split.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 330 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
27 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green lights

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.
  • Pays accelerators. Higher commission rates once you pass quota. Overperformance actually pays.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights 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.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?

    Selling to a CFO and selling to a developer are different jobs.

  4. 4.

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

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  5. 5.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  6. 6.

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

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Manages a San Francisco team of Account Executives selling Flexport's global supply chain and freight solutions to companies from emerging brands to Fortune 500s. Focus is coaching reps toward volume and net revenue goals.

Selling motion

Not stated in the posting.

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”
Industry:
Global trade and logisticsIn their words: “We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people”

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

$140K–$190K base · $280K–$380K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • 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. Equip businesses with the tools and insights to transform their supply chains This role has a robust compensation package: Base salary: $140,000-190,000; OTE: $280,000-380,000, uncapped accelerators, equity grants, competitive benefits and more. The opportunity: We’re looking for a pragmatic, growth-minded Sales Leader with a proven history of driving success to guide our San Francisco Sales Team. In this role, you’ll coach and develop Account Executive, building high-performing, inclusive teams to achieve company goals for volume growth and net revenue. You’ll play a critical part in developing talent for progression and promotion within our fast-growing organization. Reporting directly to our Regional General Manager, you’ll collaborate closely with our Executive Team to deliver key outcomes. This role features a 50/50 compensation model (Base + Uncapped bonus), designed for strong leaders to effectively maximize their earnings through a heavily incentivized sales program. You will: - Build, inspire, and lead strong sales teams that consistently meet and exceed targets. - Provide inclusive leadership and clear direction to a high-performance team, including hiring, training, and development. - Establish and drive specific, targeted goals and quotas to expand and accelerate revenue opportunities. - Create, monitor, and manage key performance metrics to drive performance and results. - Identify and implement innovative strategies to enhance team performance and growth. - Implement and continually refine best practices to support consistent, consultative sales and client success processes. - Champion and evolve an effective go-to-market strategy aligned with company objectives. - Take an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, working closely with the broader Leadership Team to achieve results. You should have: - 10+ years of overall professional experience, including experience scaling and managing client-facing teams in a dynamic environment. - Demonstrated experience as a high-performing sales executive. - Proven track record of leading teams to achieve quota and growth targets. - Strong, inclusive leadership and people management skills. - Ability to manage a wide portfolio of responsibilities independently and to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. - Excellent analytical, numerical, and strategic skills. - Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels within and outside the organization. #LI-onsite The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salary for the position in the posting's respective region. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at Flexport, which also includes bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off. The US base salary range for this position (this does not include bonus, equity and benefits): $140,000-$190,000 USD 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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