Commercial Manager - Commodities , China - Hangzhou at Kpler

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Commodities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Around 2-6 years of working experience in a sales role (exposure to the energy market would be a strong plus)
  • Good English and Mandarin level and great presentation skills with an excellent ability to convince and relate prospects and clients
  • Experience in Sales selling solutions in the Energy, Commodities and/or selling B2B SaaS or data solutions
  • Familiar and have contacts within the Energy Commodities, Dry Commodities or Financial sector is preferred
  • A proactive ‘hunter’ mentality with a strategic mindset
  • A team player who always puts the business first with an eye on maximising you and your team’s long-term gains
  • Great attitude and motivation

Responsibilities

  • Make daily contact with clients by email, chats, and most importantly by phone (not afraid of cold-calling)
  • Setting up meetings, interacting with senior decision-makers, following up on trials, and troubleshooting queries
  • Maintaining accurate customer and sales information in our internal CRM
  • Build relationships with your clients by partnering with the Business Development team, identifying New business opportunity
  • Help and collaborate with the rest of the Sales team by offering solutions (great drive and team spirit, who can multi-task)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cold CallingPhone SalesEmail OutreachCRMB2B SalesSaaS SalesData Solutions SalesSales ProspectingRelationship BuildingBusiness Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Commercial Manager role?

Around 2-6 years of working experience in a sales role is required, with exposure to the energy market as a strong plus. Candidates need experience selling solutions in Energy, Commodities, and/or B2B SaaS or data solutions.

What language skills are needed for this position?

Good English and Mandarin levels are required, along with great presentation skills and the ability to convince and relate to prospects and clients.

Is this role remote or based in a specific location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of candidate stands out for this Commercial Manager role?

A proactive ‘hunter’ mentality with a strategic mindset, team player attitude prioritizing business success, great drive, motivation, and familiarity with contacts in Energy Commodities, Dry Commodities, or Financial sectors make a strong candidate.

Kpler

Provides data and analytics for commodity markets

About Kpler

Kpler provides intelligence solutions for commodity markets, focusing on over 25 different commodities including oil, gas, LNG, and maritime freight. The company offers real-time data and analytics through various platforms such as a web-based terminal, API, SDK, and Excel add-in, allowing clients to easily integrate this information into their workflows. Kpler's clients, which include portfolio managers, investment firms, and brokers, use its data to make informed decisions regarding commodity flows, storage levels, and market trends. Unlike its competitors, Kpler emphasizes transparency and accuracy, providing detailed insights into complex markets, such as U.S. crude oil export flows and global storage inventories. The company's goal is to empower clients with expert insights and reliable data solutions to navigate volatile markets.

Paris, FranceHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$214MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Integration of MarineTraffic and FleetMon may cause operational challenges for Kpler.
Emerging data analytics startups could threaten Kpler's market share.
Economic downturns may impact Kpler's subscription-based revenue model.

Differentiation

Kpler offers real-time market intelligence for over 40 commodity markets.
Kpler's strategic acquisitions enhance its data analytics capabilities and market reach.
Kpler provides multiple access points for data integration, including API and SDK.

Upsides

Kpler's partnership with WTO boosts its credibility in global trade analytics.
Acquisitions of MarineTraffic and FleetMon strengthen Kpler's maritime sector presence.
Growing LNG markets in Asia increase demand for Kpler's cargo-tracking solutions.

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