Sales Manager, Chennai
Job Summary
At Flexport we believe global trade can move the human race forward. Thats why its our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. Were shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today companies of all sizesfrom emerging brands to Fortune 500suse 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.
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. As part of our mission to make global trade easy for everyone we are expanding and growing our sales organization in the India Subcontinent region.
We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to build and scale our business identify high-potential clients and close deals. Youll be part of a high-performing team and in the drivers seat to establish our presence in the region while providing tech-enabled freight solutions that address customer needs.
- Building and growing Flexports Air and Sea freight business in the India Subcontinent region by closing net-new business.
- Managing the entire sales funnelfrom initial prospecting to final closingby targeting high-potential accounts.
- Leading discovery sessions with new clients to diagnose supply chain challenges and architect value-driven solutions.
- Articulating Flexports tech-enabled advantages through compelling digital and in-person presentations.
- Owning and exceeding individual quotas through a disciplined and strategic approach to revenue generation.
- Orchestrating smooth customer transitions by partnering with internal operations and specialized teams.
- Serving as a regional brand ambassador and surfacing strategic growth leads for our global demand organizations.
- Facilitating communication between key stakeholders to ensure our service delivery mirrors evolving client requirements.
- Driving the continuous improvement of a world-class sales and logistics framework.
- Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline to achieve individual targets for profitable volume growth.
- Experience: At least 8 years experience in a full-cycle (prospecting to closing) quota-carrying sales role.
- Domain Expertise: Experience within a freight forwarding or logistics domain is required.
- Sales Drive: Enthusiasm for cold-calling prospects leading discovery calls and a burning desire to grow into a top 5% sales executive in the country.
- Mindset: A client-service mindset - obsessed with client and employee happiness - and the courage to challenge the status quo.
- Skills: Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills with a strong work ethic and fast learning ability.
- Execution: Strategic vision combined with ground floor execution capabilities.
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.
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About Company
Cut costs, automate workflows, reliably move goods, go carbon-neutral, and improve your supply chain from end to end. It all starts here.