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SaaS
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About this role
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 850 experts from 69 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. As a Senior Account Executive focusing on Energy and Commodities across Northwest Europe, you will play a central role in driving Kpler’s growth trajectory by hunting new business logos and delivering top-tier intelligence solutions to maritime and commodity leaders.
You will take full ownership of the end-to-end sales cycle, turning ambitious outbound prospecting into long-term strategic client partnerships. This individual contributor position is ideal for a proactive commercial driver who thrives in dynamic, market-leading tech environments and is passionate about solving complex trade data challenges.
Key
Responsibilities
Own and manage the entire sales lifecycle from target identification and outbound prospecting to product demonstrations and contract closure.
Identify, target, and convert new business logos across the Northwest Europe territory using strategic outreach and consultative selling.
Build and sustain high-trust relationships with industry prospects and internal cross-functional stakeholders to accelerate market expansion.
Deliver tailored, compelling live demonstrations of Kpler’s technology and market intelligence solutions.
Manage territory growth diligently, providing accurate forecasts and maintaining high operational discipline.
Collaborate closely
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Vertical-Specific
Focused on a single industry vertical
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
Tags
Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAs an Account Executive with Kpler, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
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