Manager, Account Management

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. 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.

The 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.

The Opportunity:

In Japan, several customers have hesitated to expand their business with Flexport due to the absence of a dedicated local representative responsible for the market. This has limited our ability to build trust, capture local decision-making opportunities, and grow FOB and LOB business managed inside Japan. As we insource our Japan operations and build our in-country team, we are hiring an Account Manager based in Tokyo to take full ownership of customer retention, expansion, and execution for our existing book of business.

In this role, you will be the trusted Flexport advisor for our Japan customer base — managing day-to-day relationships, identifying expansion opportunities, and partnering closely with our newly insourced Tokyo operations team to deliver consistently high service quality. You will also work hand-in-hand with overseas Flexport sales teams to convert global shipper relationships into Japan-origin and Japan-controlled opportunities.

You will:

• Manage and grow existing customer relationships in Japan, owning the long-term health of your book of business.
• Drive account expansion through cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across Ocean (FCL/LCL), Air, and value-added services.
• Act as the primary local point of contact for key customers, providing the dedicated Japan presence that has previously been missing.
• Coordinate closely with the insourced Tokyo Ocean and Air operations teams to ensure consistent service quality, fast issue resolution, and strong execution.
• Support customer onboarding and stabilize early-stage business for newly acquired accounts, ensuring a smooth transition from sales to steady-state operations.
• Use regular client touch points and business reviews to demonstrate the value Flexport is delivering and to identify new opportunities to deepen the relationship.
• Collaborate with overseas Flexport sales teams to expand FOB business by leveraging existing global shipper relationships and conver