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 500 experts from 35+ 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.
What you’ll do
Within the Asia Pacific Sales team, the position will entail consolidating our footprint in the APAC region, generating new leads, as well as developing our business as a salesperson in the financial industry. A successful candidate will be expected to quickly contribute in a tangible way, after becoming familiar with our platform and our client base.
This is a tremendous opportunity to take direct commercial responsibilities: identify and reach out to new prospects, participate in meetings and business trips, and negotiate and close deals. By taking ownership of the whole sales cycle, you will contribute to the success of a team with huge growth potential.
You will be working under the Head of Sales, the APAC team, and the Head of Korea, Sales.
The main responsibilities include:
• Make daily contacts actively in Korea by email, chats, and most importantly by phone. We want someone who is not afraid of cold calling.
• Setting up meetings interacting with senior decision makers and following up on trials and troubleshooting queries.
• Maintaining accurate customer and sales information in our internal CRM. • We are looking for people with a great drive and team spirit, who can multi-task and can offer solutions!
You are or have...
•You have +3 years of experience in the maritime or commodity industry in South Korea or selling SaaS/Data/Tech
• Excellent English level and Native Korean speaking with great presentation skills with an excellent ability to convince and relate to prospects and clients
• Ability to operate in a high-growth fast-paced environment. Experience in start-up and/or fast-growing companies is a strong plus
• Excellent customer service, listening, and negotiation skills with prospects and clients from Korean companies in Korea and other APAC regions
• Enthusiastic team player with strong analytical skills
• Can-do attitude, willingness to learn and grow, and a proven adaptive capacity even with a small team
• Great understanding of our client needs, with an interest in commodities markets
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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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.