Kpler

Account Executive - Commodities - Middle East at Kpler (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

Kpler· Dubai, United Arab Emirates·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid

Job description

The Sales team is looking for a highly motivated Account Executive who is excited about selling a disruptive technology solution in the commodities sector and hunting new logos across the Middle Eas

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the full sales cycle. Manage inbound new business leads, develop opportunities, demo the product, and close sales.

Focus on outbound activities to drive pipeline

  • Build relationships with prospects and internal stakeholders to grow new business.
  • Manage a territory, responding to clients’ requests promptly and thoroughly, and having a growth quota every year
  • Work collaboratively with our global Sales team, product, and market analysts to build the best product in the market and close exciting deals
  • Provide accurate and up-to-date forecasts for any given month or year.
  • Close new business consistently at or above quota level

Experience & Background

What you'll need (Must-haves):

- 5+ years of B2B commercial sales experience as an Account Executive, preferably within a SaaS, market intelligence, or data vendor environment.

- Proven track record as a proactive "hunter"—consistently sourcing, negotiating, and closing new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.

- Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills, with professional fluency in English plus French or German.

- High self-motivation, discipline, and adaptability to thrive independently within dynamic, fast-paced environments while contributing to shared team success.

Nice-to-haves:

- Commercial exposure to or working knowledge of global trade, maritime intelligence, or commodities markets and trends.

- Hands-on proficiency with modern sales tools and CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach, ZoomInfo).

- Professional working proficiency in additional languages.

- Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed for client engagements and industry conferences.

Why work at Kpler

  • Flexibility: Hybrid, fully remote, or on-site options; employees can work from central office spaces, sponsored co-working hubs, or fully remote.
  • Perks: WFH monthly allowance for electricity and wi-fi, top-of-range office equipment and setup budget, health insurance coverage.
  • Leave: Global maternity, parental, medical, festival, and compassionate leave policies.
  • Culture: 69 nationalities across the company; regular online and on-site social events; described as "globally minded, flexibility-driven, and innovation-fueled."
  • Employer rating: 3.7/5 from 158 reviews on LinkedIn — Work-Life 3.7, Compensation 3.7, Culture 3.2, Career 3.5.
  • Salary benchmarks (from LinkedIn data): Account Manager ~$99,343/yr, Account Executive ~$111,985/yr, Data Engineer ~€60,000/yr.
  • Talent pool: Frequently hires from competitors and adjacent data providers including MarineTraffic, Spire, Wood Mackenzie, S&P Global, Argus Media, and Bloomberg.

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