External
On-site
SaaS
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About this role
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.
Own your portfolio and drive strategic growth across global trade.
The opportunity:
The Sales team at Flexport is critical to our mission, fostering deep, lasting relationships that drive client success and accelerate global trade. As an Account Executive II (Farmer), you operate with independence. You own a portfolio of accounts and are the architect of their success — not just the executor of a plan.
Your clients are growing in complexity: multiple trade lanes, operational nuance, and real expansion potential. You know Flexport's product suite well enough to connect client needs to solutions with confidence, and you drive revenue growth within your book without being directed. Senior leadership trusts your judgment on the accounts you own.
This is where you move from learning the craft to mastering it.
You will:
Own the success and retention of a portfolio of Flexport clients, managing relationships independently and proactively — you identify problems before clients raise them. Lead all client communications and strategic engagements, including QBRs/MBRs, without requiring support from senior teammates for routine situations. Identify and execute cross-sell
Selling Motion
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAs an Account Executive with Flexport, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
The US market offers the highest OTE potential globally for sales professionals, with a highly competitive talent landscape.
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