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Salary: USD 110,000 - 137,000 / annual
Flexport is a global commerce platform that simplifies international trade, moving over $19B in merchandise annually across 112 countries. The company is seeking a Sales Manager to lead the Mid-Market Sales Team in Chicago, reporting directly to the General Manager.
In this role, you will build, inspire, and lead a high-performing sales team of Account Executives to consistently meet and exceed revenue targets. Key responsibilities include hiring and developing talent for progression within the organization, establishing targeted goals and quotas to drive revenue growth, and creating performance metrics to monitor team results. You will implement best practices for consultative sales and client success processes, champion go-to-market strategies aligned with company objectives, and take a collaborative, entrepreneurial approach working with the broader leadership team.
You should have 7+ years of professional experience, including proven success scaling and managing client-facing teams in dynamic environments. A track record as a high-performing sales executive with demonstrated ability to lead teams to quota and growth targets is essential. Strong people management and inclusive leadership skills are required, along with excellent analytical, numerical, and strategic capabilities. You must be able to manage a wide portfolio of responsibilities independently, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and communicate effectively to build trust across all organizational levels.
The role features a 50/50 compensation model (base plus uncapped bonus), designed to reward strong leaders who maximize earnings through a heavily incentivized sales program. This is an on-site position in Chicago.
