Account Executive - Maritime - Greece

Kpler; United States; Remote; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Kpler, based in Athens, is seeking an Account Executive focusing on the Maritime sector across Southern and Eastern Europe. You will drive new account acquisition, expand our footprint across Greece, Turkey, Israel and Eastern Europe, and collaborate with maritime executives to shape how real-time intelligence informs trade operations.

You will lead negotiations, manage pipeline in Salesforce, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure onboarding and delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial B2B SaaS or data sales experience.
• Proven pipeline generation and exceeding targets.
• Multi-stakeholder deal negotiation experience.
• Fluent English and Greek with strong written/verbal skills.
• Willingness to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional growth across Greece, Turkey, Israel and Eastern Europe.
• Generate outbound pipeline and qualify enterprise opportunities.
• Expand existing accounts with upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
• Lead negotiations and close profitable commercial agreements.
• Maintain Salesforce with accurate stages and notes.
• Gather market feedback to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with Sales Ops, Marketing, CS and Business Units.

Skills

B2B SaaS sales

Pipeline generation

Negotiation

English

Greek

Travel flexibility

Tools

Salesforce

ZoomInfo

Outreach

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

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 Executive focusing on the Maritime sector across Southern and Eastern Europe, you will play a pivotal role in expanding Kpler's commercial footprint across key regional shipping hubs. Based in Athens, you will drive new account acquisition and unlock strategic growth opportunities across Greece, Turkey, Israel, and Eastern Europe by delivering market-leading data solutions. Partnering closely with maritime executives and commercial decision-makers, you will directly influence how real-time intelligence shapes global trade operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Regional Growth: Manage sales activity across assigned territories (Greece, Turkey, Israel, and Eastern Europe) to meet and exceed annual growth targets.

• Generate Outbound Pipeline: Proactively identify, prospect, and qualify new enterprise opportunities using a targeted hunter approach.

• Expand Existing Value: Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities across established accounts to maximize long‑term client retention and revenue.

• Lead Commercial Negotiations: Structure, negotiate, and close profitable commercial agreements while maintaining strict compliance with company guidelines.

• Maintain Pipeline Discipline: Keep Salesforce updated with precise stage management, actionable notes, and accurate revenue forecasting.

• Gather Market Intelligence: Collect direct client and market feedback to inform product development, regional positioning, and competitive strategy.

• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Partner with Sales Operations, Marketing, Customer Success, and Business Units to ensure seamless client onboarding and delivery.

Experience & Background

What you'll need (Must-haves):

• 3+ years of experience in a commercial B2B sales or account executive role within SaaS, technology, or data vendor environments.

• Demonstrated track record of pipeline generation, territory management, and consistently hitting or exceeding annual targets.

• Proven negotiation capabilities with experience guiding multi‑stakeholder commercial deals to close.

• Fluency in both English and Greek with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility to travel across assigned regional territories as required.

Nice‑to‑haves:

• Direct commercial sales experience within the maritime or commodity markets.

• Familiarity with sales enablement tools such as Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

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?

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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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