
Account Executive - Commodities - Middle East at Kpler (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Kpler· Dubai, United Arab Emirates·
Role details
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.