Senior Sales Manager - Account Management

    Flexport

    🇺🇸 Dallas, TX
    External
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted Aug 21, 2026
    Job Type

    External

    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    themuse

    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.

    Drive exceptional client growth and empower global trade as a Senior Sales Manager at Flexport.

    The opportunity:

    The Sales team at Flexport is at the forefront of redefining global trade, empowering our clients to navigate complex supply chains with ease. As a Senior Sales Manager, you will lead and mentor a high-performing team of Account Executives who are dedicated to maximizing growth within our existing client base.

    You'll partner closely with net new sales, operations, and product teams to develop and execute strategies that deepen client relationships and unlock significant value. This is an opportunity to directly impact Flexport's mission by fostering client success and expanding our footprint in critical markets, tackling challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

    You will:

    Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-performing Account Executives focused on growing existing client relationships. Develop and execute strategic account growth plans, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to expand Flexport's services within key client portfolios. Partner cross-functionally with Account Management, Operations, and Product teams to ensure

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Named Accounts

    Pre-assigned list of target companies

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Executive deal support3–5/week
    Forecast & commit2×/week
    Strategic deal coaching3–5/week

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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.

    Tags

    Sales
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

    Template question
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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

    Template question
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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Flexport's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    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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