Kpler
Maritime
AccountExecutive-Maritime-MEA(Africa)
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“Account Executive - Maritime - MEA (Africa) at Kpler. Skills: New account acquisition, Client relationships, Revenue generation. Manage a territory. Respond to client requests”
What You'll Achieve.
Exceeding annual sales growth targets
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in Account Executive/Sales roles, 3 years experience in a commercial role
Nice to Have
Experience in the maritime space, Experience in the commodities space, Experience using Salesforce, Experience using Zoominfo, Experience using Outreach, Experience using Sales Navigator
What You'll Do.
Respond to client requests
Meet sales growth targets
Uncover upsell opportunities
Uncover cross-sell opportunities
Drive opportunities to close
Serve as commercial partner
Support multi-year planning
Support demand planning
Gather product insights
Gather competitor insights
Collaborate with sales team
Maintain achievable forecasts
Support cross-functional teams
Represent Kpler externally
Contribute to corporate projects
Contribute to initiatives
Secure profitable agreements
Ensure compliance with policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with sales team; Support cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
## Description At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 700 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success. About the role: Kpler’s Sales team is looking for a highly motivated Account Executive (Maritime) to drive new account acquisition across Africa. ## Key Responsibilities Manage a territory, ensuring timely and thorough responses to client requests while meeting or exceeding annual sales growth targets. Uncover opportunities for upsell and cross-sells within these accounts and drive them to close Serve as a commercial partner for the business, supporting budgeting, multi-year planning, demand planning, reporting, and key metrics. Gather insights on products and competitors directly from clients to inform strategy. Keep the CRM up-to-date with accurate notes and updates, collaborating with the sales team to maintain achievable forecasts. Support cross-functional teams and share expertise to drive organizational success. Represent Kpler externally with professionalism and credibility. Contribute to corporate projects and initiatives that impact the company as a whole. Negotiate contracts and terms to secure profitable agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies. ## Experience & Background Essential: Experience in Account Executive/Sales roles Experience working for technology/data vendors 3 years experience in a commercial role Desirable: Experience in the maritime
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