Account Manager I, Fulfillment

Flexport•San Bernardino, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Build the programs to help Flexport grow. Help us fix the user experience in global trade! At Flexport, we know global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global trade easier for everyone. Flexport today connects more than 10,000 clients across 109 countries. Our role is to help businesses of all sizes find the global trade solutions that will empower their success. Now, more than ever, customers need our support to survive and win in 2022. Their success is our success. We work back from what’s best for them to find a solution. That’s why we are building the Platform for Global trade - a strategic model combining customer centricity, supply chain expertise, advanced technology, and data analytics. Our goal for this role is for you to be a proactive partner and problem-solver for our clients, working to improve their supply chains by leveraging Flexport's unique and adaptable solutions.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in a sales/account management or a client-facing role.
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.

Nice To Haves

A background in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 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.
Work globally with counterparts in Asia, Europe, and Latin America to ensure a consistent account management experience.
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.
Lead and prepare content for regular client touchpoints to help clients understand the value they are realizing and new opportunities to improve performance.
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 of 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 through internal and external training offerings to best enable you to act as a trusted advisor.
Maintain Salesforce account records and opportunity pipeline.