Job brief: Sales Manager

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• Listed on Flexport's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-14 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-14.
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• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $110,000 to $130,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Chicago, Illinois, United States · Chicago
• Posted: 2026-11-14

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Manager. The title says "Manager".

Must have

• 7+ years of progressive experience in sales, account management, or business development roles, with a proven track record of exceeding growth targets.
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Conditions

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, m…

Main duties

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-performing Account Executives focused on growing existing client relationships.
• Develop and execute strategic account growth plans, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to expand Flexport's services within key client portfolios.
• Partner cross-functionally with Net New Sales, Operations, and Product teams to ensure seamless client experiences and strategic alignment.
• Analyze team performance data, implement best practices, and optimize sales processes to drive consistent revenue growth and client retention.
• Act as an escalation point for complex client challenges, providing expert guidance and solutions to secure long-term partnerships.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for sales jobs in Chicago, IL: $150k a year (44 listings, 13 employers). This listing is 20% lower.
• Across Flexport's 96 open listings, 52% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Flexport hires

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