Account Executive - Automotive & Mobility Intelligence

Kpler
Detroit, US
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 3+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience in the automotive or mobility industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of B2B SaaS sales experience and proven success in closing mid-market to enterprise deals.
    — “3+ years of track record in new business B2B SaaS sales with consistent annual quota attainment”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and can manage complex buying committees effectively.
    — “Build multi-threaded relationships across complex buying committees”
  • Professionals with a strong ability to self-source pipeline and maintain disciplined outbound activity.
    — “Drive pipeline creation by independently generating 70%+ of your sales pipeline through disciplined outbound activity”

Things to consider

  • High quota attainment and commit accuracy are non-negotiable expectations for this role.
    — “consistent annual quota attainment (85%+ over the past 3 years)”
  • The role demands daily outbound interactions and consistent deal execution.
    — “aiming for 30+ meaningful interactions daily”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with structured sales frameworks like MEDDPICC in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Practical experience using MEDDPICC or a similar structured sales qualification framework”
  • Emphasize your ability to engage with VP and C-level buyers, showcasing strategic account planning skills.
    — “establishing direct engagement with VP and C-level economic buyers”
  • Quantify your pipeline generation and quota attainment achievements to demonstrate effectiveness.
    — “independently generating 70%+ of your sales pipeline”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • closing high-value deals
  • driving pipeline creation
  • achieving sales quotas
Typical background
B2B SaaS salescomplex sales

Skills & requirements

Required

B2B Saas SalesSales StrategyPipeline ManagementComplex Deal NegotiationMulti-threaded Relationship Building

Preferred

Automotive Industry KnowledgeData Platform Sales Experience

Stack & domain

SalesNegotiationCustomer ServiceAutomotiveMobility Intelligence

About the role

Original posting from Kpler via Lever

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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Execute full-cycle sales strategies from initial outbound prospecting and live product demonstrations to deal negotiation and closing ARR contracts between $50K and $250K.

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Drive pipeline creation by independently generating 70%+ of your sales pipeline through disciplined outbound activity, aiming for 30+ meaningful interactions daily.

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Build multi-threaded relationships across complex buying committees, establishing direct engagement with VP and C-level economic buyers.

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Collaborate with global Sales, Product, Market Analysts, and Business Development teams to secure high-value strategic accounts.

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Maintain high forecasting rigor with a target 90%+ commit accuracy through structured pipeline management and qualification.

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Consistently achieve or exceed annual sales quotas while developing comprehensive account plans for key targets across the US Automotive & Mobility vertical.

Experience & Background:

What you'll need (Must-haves):

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3+ years of track record in new business B2B SaaS sales with consistent annual quota attainment (85%+ over the past 3 years).

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Demonstrated success closing $30K–$150K+ ARR deals involving multi-stakeholder committees and VP/C-suite economic buyers.

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Proven capability to self-source at least 50% of your sales pipeline via proactive outbound outreach.

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Practical experience using MEDDPICC or a similar structured sales qualification framework to drive consistent deal execution.

Nice-to-haves:

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Domain knowledge in automotive, manufacturing, industrial supply chain, or data and analytics sectors.

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Experience selling complex data platforms into mid-market or enterprise C-suite leadership with verifiable references.

We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

We make things happen

We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.

We build
together

We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.

We are here to help

We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.

Our People Pledge

Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.

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Source: Kpler careers (Lever)

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