Key Account Executive

COMMODITY INDEX SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

COMMODITY INDEX SDN. BHD. is seeking a results‑driven sales professional in Kuala Lumpur to drive strategic market expansion and consultative subscription sales for global metal market insights.

You will collaborate with top analysts, leverage ABM and CRM tools, and travel internationally to engage with leading mining and financial sector clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Economics, Finance, International Trade, or Engineering.
• Strong analytical and consultative sales skills.
• Fluent English and Mandarin for global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Market Expansion: grow presence in emerging markets by targeting high-value accounts in mining, smelting, and financial sectors.
• Consultative Subscription Sales: advise global enterprises on how our metals & energy intelligence supports risk management and strategic decisions.
• Whitespace & Network Intelligence: use CRM and ABM to map untapped opportunities and growth trajectories.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: collaborate with analysts and research teams to tailor market insights to client C-suite objectives.
• Global Connectivity: travel across time zones to negotiate and represent SMM at conferences and meetings.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Challenger mindset

English proficiency

Mandarin language

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

CRM

ABM

Job description

This position is targeted at leading financial institutions (such as fund companies, securities firms, risk subsidiaries, etc.).

Customer resources will be provided by the company, with a wealth of renewal and new business opportunities waiting for you to explore.

We Offer:

Systematic Training: Comprehensive training on global metal markets and financial products to help you quickly grow into a Subject-Matter Expert.

Work with Top Experts: Collaborate with the industry's top analysts and research teams to gain first-hand industry insights.

Future Development Opportunities: A clear career development path and promotion mechanism, as well as opportunities to participate in new business segments in the future.

Join COMMODITY INDEX (SMM) to bridge the world's largest metals supply chain with the global financial ecosystem. You won't just be selling data; you will be providing the pricing benchmarks that global mining giants, investment banks, and industrial leaders rely on to move markets.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Strategic Market Expansion: Drive SMM's influence in key emerging markets by identifying and penetrating high-value accounts in the mining, smelting, and financial sectors.

Consultative Subscription Sales: Act as a market advisor, guiding global enterprises to leverage our proprietary metals & energy intelligence for risk management and strategic decision-making.

Whitespace & Network Intelligence: Utilize CRM, account-based marketing (ABM), and whitespace analysis to map out untapped global opportunities.

Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner with SMM's world-class Analysts and Research teams to customize market insights, ensuring our solutions align with the client's C-suite objectives.

Global Connectivity: Operate across multiple time zones and travel internationally (London, Singapore, Indonesia, etc.) to lead face-to-face negotiations and represent SMM at global industry summits.

About You – The Persona We Seek:

Academic Foundation: Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Economics, Finance, International Trade, or Engineering. Graduates from QS Top 500 universities are highly prioritized.

Analytical Sales DNA: A "Challenger" mindset. Whether you are a seasoned sales pro or a high-potential fresh graduate, you must possess the ability to translate complex market data into actionable business value.

Communication Mastery: Exceptional verbal and written command of English and Mandarin is mandatory (to facilitate seamless collaboration with our Shanghai HQ and global clientele).

Cultural Dexterity: Comfortable navigating diverse business etiquettes across Western and Southeast Asian markets.

Result-Oriented Logic: Highly disciplined, target-driven, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, globalized environment.