Growth Unscripted

Flexport VP of Global Key Accounts Julie Harris

Episode Summary

Julie explains why grit is such an important value on her team, when it makes sense to move between management and individual contributorship, and how relationship building can save you while you're still building industry expertise.

Episode Notes

7:00 Adjusting to International business and the value of becoming a product expert.

11:00 Using relationship building with accounts as you develop expertise.

15:00 Structuring a job search and planning your next move.

16:30 Breaking into SaaS without prior experience.

21:11 Moving from a role in management back to individual contributorship.

25:30 Deciding between management and individual contributorship.

29:40 Why grit is the most important value on Julie's team.