Commercial Manager, SEA, New Business

Kpler
Singapore
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior sales professionals with a focus on commodities and energy, who thrive in proactive, collaborative, and client-facing environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2-6 years of B2B sales experience in energy or commodities markets
    — “Around 2-6 years’ experience in a sales role (exposure to the energy market is a strong plus)”
  • Professionals who can effectively build rapport and persuade clients in a fast-moving market
    — “Good English and strong presentation skills, with an excellent ability to persuade and build rapport with prospects and clients”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of client interaction and cold-calling, which may require strong resilience and communication stamina
    — “Make daily contact with clients by email, chat and, most importantly, phone. We want someone who isn’t afraid of cold-calling”
  • The position requires collaboration with multiple internal teams, including Business Development and Sales
    — “Collaborate with the wider Sales team, bringing drive, team spirit, the ability to multi-task and a solutions-focused approach”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in developing new business relationships in the commodities sector
    — “develop new business relationships across the APAC market, with a focus on the commodities sector”
  • Demonstrate your ability to engage and persuade senior decision-makers through case studies or examples
    — “engage senior decision-makers, follow up on trials and resolve client queries”
  • Showcase your ability to manage and maintain CRM records effectively
    — “Keep customer and sales information accurate in our internal CRM”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Energy Commodities, Dry Commodities, or the financial sector through past roles or networks
    — “Familiarity with, and ideally contacts in, Energy Commodities, Dry Commodities or the financial sector”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • new business relationships
  • revenue growth
Typical background
salesbusiness development

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesClient Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCold CallingCRM ManagementPresentation Skills

Preferred

Energy MarketCommoditiesFinancial Sector

Stack & domain

CRMCold CallingSalesB2B SaasData SolutionsEnergy MarketDry CommoditiesFinancial SectorPresentationPersuasionBuilding RapportTeam SpiritMulti-taskingSolutions-focused

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

The APAC Sales team is looking for a proactive, results-driven Commercial Manager to develop new business relationships across the APAC market, with a focus on the commodities sector.

You’ll work directly with key stakeholders across the commodities sector to create collaboration opportunities with Kpler and grow revenue. We’re looking for someone who excels at spotting new opportunities within their designated region or country.

What You’ll Do

Make daily contact with clients by email, chat and, most importantly, phone. We want someone who isn’t afraid of cold-calling

Set up meetings, engage senior decision-makers, follow up on trials and resolve client queries

Keep customer and sales information accurate in our internal CRM

Build client relationships by partnering with the Business Development team to identify new business opportunities

Collaborate with the wider Sales team, bringing drive, team spirit, the ability to multi-task and a solutions-focused approach

What We’re Looking For

Around 2-6 years’ experience in a sales role (exposure to the energy market is a strong plus)

Experience selling solutions in energy or commodities, or selling B2B SaaS or data solutions

Good English and strong presentation skills, with an excellent ability to persuade and build rapport with prospects and clients

Familiarity with, and ideally contacts in, Energy Commodities, Dry Commodities or the financial sector

A proactive “hunter” mentality with a strategic mindset

A team player who puts the business first and thinks about the long-term gains of both you and your team

A great attitude and strong motivation

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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