Inbound Sales Development Representative - New Grad

Flexport; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexport in Chicago is seeking an Inbound Sales Development Representative to join its Sales Team. This role involves identifying and qualifying new inbound sales opportunities and partnering closely with marketing to develop effective sales funnels.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree or relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to engage in cold calls. New graduates are welcome to apply, making this an exciting entry point into the logistics and tech industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree OR 1+ year of relevant experience preferred. New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic for cold-calling prospects and explaining value propositions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new inbound sales opportunities.
• Partner with marketing to develop and implement inbound funnels.
• Work with Account Executives to prioritize opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cold-calling enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree or 1+ year relevant experience

Job description

Flexport is on a mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. The company is shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. 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 it continues to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. Flexport is looking for an Inbound Sales Development Representative to join its growing Sales Team in Chicago.

Help Win New Business

The Opportunity:

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. Flexport today connects more than 10,000 clients across 100+ countries, helping businesses of all sizes find the global trade solutions that will empower their success.

With offices on three continents, the team is as global as its client base and continues building a product and service customers love. With revenue growing quickly, Flexport is seeking a consultative and tenacious Inbound Sales Development Representative to join the Sales Team based in Chicago.

You will:

• Identify and qualify new inbound sales opportunities for Flexport
• Partner closely with marketing in developing, testing, and implementing new inbound funnels
• Work with Account Executives to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities in your market segment
• Demonstrate the value of the offering through phone calls, email, and other social mediums
• Shadow Account Executives in meetings and other activities to help you acquire the skills you’ll need for the next role on the Flexport sales team

You should have:

• Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree OR 1+ year of relevant experience preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply!
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• An enthusiasm for cold-calling prospects and a willingness to hop on the phone with new people every day and explain Flexport’s value propositions as they relate to each individual you speak with
• A "compliance first" attitude to keep regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since the company operates in a heavily regulated industry