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That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, 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. \nThe recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.\nThe opportunity:\nYou just graduated and you know you want a commercial career, but you're not sure which lane yet. Sales? Account management? Something else?\n12 months inside Flexport's commercial engine. Four rotations, four mentors, one goal: find where you fit.\nMonths 1-3: Open doors as an SDR\nMonths 4-6: Manage clients as an Account Manager\nMonths 7-9: Close deals alongside a top salesperson\nMonths 10-12: Go deep in Operations, Marketing, or Customs - your pick\nYou'll have a named 1:1 mentor each block, plus one programme-wide buddy who stays with you the entire year. You'll also build with low-code tools alongside our engineering team. Global trade runs on tech now, not just relationships. \nThe payoff: after a successful completion of the program you will get a permanent Account Executive, Business Development Rep, or Account Manager role by month 12, plus a company-wide network most new hires take years to build.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\nBlock 1 - Sales Development: generate pipeline through outbound outreach, qualify leads, and keep Salesforce updated.\nBlock 2 - Account Management: support client meetings, identify upsell/renewal opportunities, and learn the customer lifecycle.\nBlock 3 - Sales: support a full sales cycle from discovery to close, including deal structuring and negotiation.\nBlock 4 - Elective: complete a project in Operations, Marketing, or Customs of your choice.\nAlongside all four blocks, you'll also join Engineering sessions every two weeks, learn low-code/no-code tools, and build your own capstone project by year-end.\nIs this you?\nA recent graduate (Bachelor's or Master's) - any discipline\nFluent in German and English\nWilling to relocate to Hamburg or Frankfurt\nStrong affinity with commercial roles but unsure which exact direction\nComfortable learning new tools and systems\nNo sales experience required\nSolution-oriented, self-motivated, detail-oriented and organised\nPlease note that fluency in both German and English is required. We kindly ask our candidates to apply with a CV in English! :-) \nWhat's in there for you: \nAn opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, where you’ll have the chance to create a global impact while being a part of a thriving multinational environment\nLunch food delivery 4 days a week incl. vegetarian options, a salad bar and special menu options, plus breakfast options, snacks, soft drinks and barista coffee.\nHealth insurance: employee contribution part is covered by Flexport\n25 paid vacation days\nEquity program: every team member becomes a shareholder, aligning our success with yours. 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