Flexe

Director of Network Development

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, WarehousingIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Flexe is a team of technology entrepreneurs and logistics experts who are transforming the $1.5T logistics industry. We deliver technology-powered flexible warehousing infrastructure to the world’s largest Enterprise companies, creating unprecedented agility and flexibility in their supply chains. Our cloud-based software platform connects to 1300+ warehouse operators across North America, making the process of sourcing, operating and scaling logistics services fast and efficient. https://www.flexe.com

Flexe is looking for a Director of Network Development who will focus on relationship management with Flexe’s 3PL and warehouse partner network. This role will onboard new warehouse partnerships, coordinate with Flexe sales and partners to build solutions for client projects, and manage our existing warehouse network partnerships. The Strategic Market Director will own all aspects of the commercial relationships with our network, driving revenue growth and ensuring success across client projects.

Responsibilities

  • [40%] Primary Facilitator in Network Support of Deal Flow:

    • Representing Flexe’s warehouse offerings, through our partner network, in service of client projects and growth opportunities.
    • Partnership with Flexe’s Business Development and Account Management teams on client engagements, as representative of warehouse network.
    • Finding solutions, building and delivering proposals within the Flexe warehouse network for clients.
    • Providing commercial support for Flexe warehouse partners. Specific responsibilities include:
      • Matching clients’ needs to Flexe network partner availability and capability.
      • Engagement with Flexe warehouse partners for opportunity review, assessment of fit, and proposal creation.
      • Facilitation of warehouse partner meetings and site visits
      • Ongoing facilitation of operational scope reviews, service level definition, pricing and contract negotiations.
    • Providing ongoing support to Flexe warehouse partners to ensure successful project management through implementation and go-live.
  • [25%] Network Maintenance & Partner Management:

    • Developing and growing relationships with our strategic 3PL partners.
    • Performing regular check-ins with network partners.
    • Taking escalations regarding partners from Operations and Account Management.
    • Working with below standard sites on remediation plans to bring performance in line with SLAs.
    • Developing a strong understanding of partner capabilities including: understanding areas of client and vertical expertise, growth strategies and goals, organizational structures, optimized engagement paths, and space availability.
    • Collecting costing information (space and labor) in a standardized way across the market to support Flexe market intelligence.
  • [15%] Partner Qualification Audits & Onboarding:

    • Performing site validation audits to review partner fit for inclusion in the Flexe network.

Requirements

  • Not specified.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified.

Skills

Relationship Management
Partnership Development
Client Engagement
Proposal Building
Logistics Industry Knowledge
Warehouse Network Management
Commercial Support

Flexe

On-demand warehousing and fulfillment services

About Flexe

Flexe provides logistics and supply chain management services tailored for the e-commerce market. The company offers on-demand warehousing and fulfillment solutions that allow businesses to manage their inventory and order fulfillment without long-term commitments. This flexibility enables companies to adjust their storage needs based on demand, which is particularly useful for e-commerce businesses facing fluctuating sales. Flexe positions warehouses closer to consumers, which helps reduce transportation costs and improve delivery times, including same-day delivery options that set it apart from competitors like Amazon. By charging for its services based on usage, Flexe helps businesses save on capital costs while enhancing their operational efficiency.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$319.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Med­ical, den­tal, & vision insurance
401k with employ­er match
4 weeks PTO
Additional 13 paid com­pa­ny hol­i­days
2 days of vol­un­teer PTO
12 weeks paid parental leave
Ful­ly remote, in-office, or hybrid work environment
$300 home office stipend
Month­ly home inter­net reimbursement
Employ­ee sup­port groups, social groups, & men­tor­ship program
Employ­ee-dri­ven pro­grams for volunteering
Man­ag­er devel­op­ment pro­gram & resources
Access to free LinkedIn Learn­ing courses

Risks

Increased competition from new Seattle logistics startups like Auger and Freightmate.
Decline in freight volumes and high interest rates strain Flexe's financial stability.
Recent layoffs and executive departures may disrupt Flexe's growth and service delivery.

Differentiation

Flexe offers on-demand warehousing, reducing fixed-term commitments for businesses.
Same-day delivery service helps Flexe compete with major players like Amazon.
Flexe's technology-driven logistics solutions enhance operational efficiency for e-commerce businesses.

Upsides

Growing e-commerce market increases demand for flexible warehousing solutions like Flexe's.
Seattle's logistics tech talent pool provides Flexe with skilled workforce and partnership opportunities.
Digital transformation in logistics offers Flexe opportunities to enhance technology-driven solutions.

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