Account Manager - Commodities - Middle East & Africa

Kpler
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Commodities data professionals with bilingual fluency in English and Arabic will find this strategic account management role in the Middle East & Africa region rewarding.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in data provider SaaS/DaaS models and a track record in account expansion
    — “Experience in Account Management or Sales within a data provider company, with exposure to SaaS or DaaS models”
  • Individuals who can align client needs with internal strategy and influence product direction
    — “By connecting client market needs directly with internal strategy, you will help shape product direction”
  • Professionals fluent in both English and Arabic with strong communication and negotiation skills
    — “Professional fluency in both English and Arabic, with strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for regional client relationship management and negotiations”

Things to consider

  • The role necessitates a deep understanding of client workflows and long-term planning
    — “Partner with clients to align Kpler intelligence with their multi-year planning”
  • Attention to detail is critical for maintaining CRM accuracy and pipeline forecasts
    — “Maintain Pipeline & CRM Accuracy: Manage sales activity and account health within Salesforce”

How to stand out

  • Highlight structured account planning and measurable expansion outcomes in your resume
    — “Proven track record of hitting and exceeding sales expansion targets through structured account planning”
  • Demonstrate experience in gathering and translating client feedback into product insights
    — “Capture Market & Competitor Insights: Gather direct feedback from client interactions to inform product development”
  • Showcase your ability to negotiate contracts and manage complex renewal processes
    — “Lead Contract Negotiations: Commercialize and negotiate renewals and expansion agreements”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Drive commercial growth and expand Kpler's presence in the MEA region
  • Negotiate profitable renewals and expansion agreements
Typical background
Experience in Account Management or Sales within a data provider company

Skills & requirements

Required

Account ManagementSales StrategyContract NegotiationMarket & Competitor InsightsCRM Management

Preferred

Saas Or Daas ModelsCommodities Data Platforms

Stack & domain

Account ManagementSalesSaasDaasFinancial DataCommodities DataContract NegotiationsCRM ManagementSales ForecastingClient Relationship ManagementStrategic GuidanceCommercializationNegotiationCross-functional CollaborationClient SatisfactionIdea ImplementationCommoditiesEnergyMaritime

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.

About the Role:

As an Account Manager for Commodities in the MEIA (Middle East & Africa) region, you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial growth and expanding Kpler's presence across key regional markets. Operating as a strategic partner to our client portfolio, you will identify high-value expansion opportunities, negotiate profitable renewals, and elevate customer relationship management. By connecting client market needs directly with internal strategy, you will help shape product direction and empower regional market leaders with real-time trade intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

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Drive Portfolio Expansion: Direct and grow a portfolio of strategic accounts across the MEA region, systematically uncovering and closing upsell and cross-sell opportunities to exceed growth targets.

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Deliver Strategic Commercial Guidance: Partner with clients to align Kpler intelligence with their multi-year planning, demand forecasting, and operational workflows.

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Lead Contract Negotiations: Commercialize and negotiate renewals and expansion agreements, ensuring profitable terms and complete compliance with company policies.

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Capture Market & Competitor Insights: Gather direct feedback from client interactions to inform product development, business unit initiatives, and competitive positioning.

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Maintain Pipeline & CRM Accuracy: Manage sales activity and account health within Salesforce, providing predictable pipeline forecasts in close collaboration with Sales Operations.

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Foster Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Customer Success, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure seamless client delivery and contribute to broader corporate initiatives.

Experience & Background:

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Experience in Account Management or Sales within a data provider company, with exposure to SaaS or DaaS models (ideally background in financial data or commodities data platforms).

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Professional fluency in both English and Arabic, with strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for regional client relationship management and negotiations.

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Proven track record of hitting and exceeding sales expansion targets through structured account planning and proactive opportunity generation.

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Demonstrated negotiation skills with experience managing contract cycles and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (Customer Success, Sales Operations, Marketing).

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Strong self-motivation, high accountability, and the resilience to excel within a fast-paced, dynamic growth environment.

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.

Source: Kpler careers (Lever)

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