Sales Development Representative - New Grad

About the role

At Flexport, we are seeking a Sales Development Representative - New Grad to join our growing Sales Team based out of our Chicago Office. The role involves identifying and qualifying new inbound sales opportunities, working closely with marketing to develop and implement new inbound funnels, and partnering with Account Executives to prioritize strategic opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new inbound sales opportunities for Flexport
• Work closely with marketing in developing, testing, and implementing new inbound funnels
• Partner with Account Executives to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities in your market segment
• Demonstrate the value of our 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

Requirements

• 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
• A "compliance first" attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry

Qualifications

• Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment
• Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in using CRM tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off

Pay

• The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salary for the position in the posting's respective region.

Schedule

• This role is 5 days per week onsite into our Chicago Office.