# Senior Regional Manager, Air Freight at Flexport

- Company: Flexport
- What the company does: Ship smarter with Flexport. Backed by SoftBank VF, Y Combinator and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.flexport.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-28
- Apply by: 2026-12-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/flexport/jobs/8332366?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/flexport-senior-regional-manager-air-freight/

## About the role

The Regional Air Freight Manager owns and leads all aspects of air freight performance, strategy, and business growth across assigned trade lanes and geographic territories (e.g., SouthCentral, Mountain and SouthWest/SoCal or designated regional trade lanes). This multi-dimensional role carries end-to-end financial accountability, down to Contribution Profit, while leading regional capacity procurement, bespoke door-to-door solution design, and go-to-market (GTM) commercial execution. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Industry Experience: 7+ years of experience at a freight forwarder or in a similar field
- Solutioning & Pricing Expertise: 5+ years of direct experience designing complex, door-to-door air freight routing solutions and competitive pricing models for enterprise customers of varying sizes
- Commercial & Executive Engagement: Proven track record in business development, senior-level client relationship management, and winning strategic RFQs
- Network & Industry Rolodex: Established relationships with regional and global airline leadership, as well as an active client network within the region (highly preferred)
- Financial & Analytical Acumen: Deep understanding of freight forwarding economics, P&L management, yield optimization, and data-driven decision-making
- End-to-End Operational Knowledge: Direct, practical knowledge of air freight operations, TSA/security regulations, cross-border customs, carrier routings, and local drayage workflows

Tags: Air Freight Management

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