Account Executive - Maritime/ Shipping & Logistics (New Business)

Kpler

$100K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in new business SaaS sales with proven success
  • 85%+ quota attainment for the last 3 years
  • 50%+ of pipeline sourced through outbound prospecting
  • Experience closing deals worth $30K-$150K+ with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to sell to VP/C-level economic buyers
  • Familiarity with MEDDPICC or similar sales qualification frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing
  • Generate 60%+ of pipeline through daily outbound prospecting
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across buying committees
  • Focus on selling to economic buyers rather than just end-users
  • Collaborate with global sales teams and analysts to secure strategic deals
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts with a commitment accuracy of 90%+
  • Consistently close new business above quota levels

Benefits

  • Supportive company culture focused on customer satisfaction and innovative solutions
  • Strong emphasis on relationship building and team collaboration
  • Commitment to diversity and encouraging applicants from varied backgrounds
  • Dynamic work environment that values proactive decision-making
  • Opportunities for career growth and personal development
Full Job Description
The Sales team is looking for a highly motivated Senior Account Executive Maritime (New Business) who is excited about selling a disruptive technology solution in the maritime sector and hunting new logos across Canada.

This is a hunter role. You will own 70%+ of your own pipeline generation through outbound prospecting, close $50K-$250K ARR deals with complex buying committees, and consistently exceed quota targets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the full sales cycle: prospect new business, develop opportunities, demo the product, and close sales
  • Generate 60%+ of pipeline through outbound prospecting (30+ meaningful touches/day minimum)
  • Build multi-threaded relationships with prospects across the buying committee (not single-threaded)
  • Sell to economic buyers (VP/C-level), not just end-users or directors
  • Collaborate with global Sales team, Product, and Market Analysts to close strategic deals
  • Provide accurate forecasts (90%+ commit accuracy expected)
  • Close new business consistently at or above quota level


Experience & Background:

Essential:
  • 3+ years in new business SaaS sales with verifiable track record
  • 85%+ quota attainment for each of the last 3 years
  • 50%+ of pipeline self-sourced through outbound prospecting
  • Experience closing $30K-$150K+ ARR deals with multi-stakeholder buying committees
  • Proven ability to access and sell to VP/C-level economic buyers
  • Experience with MEDDPICC or similar qualification framework

Desirable:
  • Experience in maritime, commodities, energy, or data/analytics sectors (nice-to-have, not required)
  • Experience selling to C-suite in mid-market or enterprise accounts
  • Track record of exceeding quota with verifiable references


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.

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