Account Manager - Tech/Consulting - Europe
At a glance
Manager-level Account Management role at Kpler. London · no salary stated · we estimate £60,000–£98,000.
Kpler has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Run deals from incoming leads through discovery, product demonstrations and closing, while sourcing outbound opportunities
- Build prospect and internal relationships to generate new business and expand your regional accounts
- Handle client requests across your territory and deliver against an annual growth quota
- Coordinate with global sales, product and market analysts to shape the offering and win deals
- Keep monthly and annual sales forecasts current, and meet or exceed quota through consistent closes
What you bring
- At least three years in B2B sales or account executive work, ideally in SaaS, market data or intelligence technology
- A record of outbound prospecting, creating valuable pipeline and winning new business
- Strong communication, consultative relationship-building and negotiation skills, plus professional fluency in English
- Self-direction, resilience and flexibility in a fast-moving setting, with a collaborative approach
Who this fits
This role suits a proactive new-business seller who can manage regional accounts and own the sales process through close. The position is based in London and is hybrid. French, German or another language, relevant market knowledge, sales tools and CRM experience are useful extras.
From the employer
The Sales team is looking for a highly motivated Account Manager who is excited about selling a disruptive technology solution in the maritime sector and managing accounts across the region.
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
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3+ years of B2B commercial sales or Account Executive experience, ideally within a SaaS, market data, or intelligence technology provider.
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Proven track record as a proactive "hunter" in outbound business development—sourcing opportunities, building high-value pipeline, and successfully closing new business.
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Exceptional communication, consultative relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with full professional fluency in English.
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High self-motivation, resilience, and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments while contributing to shared team success.
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Commercial exposure to or working knowledge of global trade, maritime shipping, or commodities markets.
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Hands-on proficiency with modern sales enablement tools and CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach, ZoomInfo).
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Working proficiency in French, German, or additional languages.
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Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed for key client engagements and industry
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