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Flexport

Sales Development Manager

Flexport
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senior full-time $80,000-$104,500 USD Chicago, Illinois

First indexed 18 Jun 2026

Description

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Sales Development Manager to join our growing team in Chicago. As a Sales Development Manager, you will be responsible for growing and managing a team of sales development representatives to drive new business growth and revenue.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recruit, hire, train, and ramp a team of high-performing sales development representatives
  • Coach, mentor, and guide the team in developing consultative and solution-based sales skills
  • Use data to inform the strategy of your team and drive agility in sales processes
  • Identify and launch initiatives to drive new business development growth and operational excellence
  • Generate top-of-funnel demand by identifying lead sources and constructing lists
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive new business
  • Monitor and refine sales lead processes, metrics, reporting, and tools to maximize efficiencies and success
  • Encourage innovation, communication, and customer profile identification
  • Own execution of pipeline goals and drive a high-accountability, high-performance culture
  • Build sustainable processes and embrace continuous development
  • Foster an environment of inclusion and growth, and coach, develop, and promote the next generation of Flexport sales leaders
  • Embody Flexport's culture and core values, and inspire and motivate your team

Requirements

  • 5+ years in sales, business development, or revenue-focused roles
  • 2+ years managing a team, with experience coaching and developing individual contributors
  • Proven track record of scaling a high-performing team and exceeding quota expectations
  • Passion for new business and experience using data and analytics to drive decision-making
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • A/B testing mentality and willingness to proactively test outbound customer messaging
  • BA/BS Degree preferred
  • Experience with Sales Ops functions, including Salesforce Admin and dashboard creation
  • Compliance-first attitude

Salary Range

The US base salary range for this position is $80,000-$104,500 USD.

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