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Commercial Manager - Maritime, Japan

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Your applicationOpen nowCommercial Manager - Maritime, JapanKpler · Tokyo

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Kpler median: 22 days open

The posting

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

The APAC Sales team is seeking a proactive, results-driven Commercial Manager to own and grow Kpler’s maritime business in Japan. You’ll work directly with key stakeholders across the Japanese shipping and maritime ecosystem, including owners, operators, charterers, traders, brokers, financial institutions, and insurers. Your goal is to deepen existing relationships, win new business, and expand revenue. We’re looking for someone who excels at upselling, cross-selling, and opening new opportunities across departments within these organisations.

Key responsibilities

  • Own the commercial relationship with a portfolio of maritime accounts in Japan, driving revenue growth, retention, and customer satisfaction.
  • Initiate and lead conversations with senior decision-makers (directors, general managers, and C-level) to understand their business needs and position Kpler’s solutions.
  • Drive upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts by identifying new teams, use cases, and products.
  • Prospect and win new logos across the Japanese maritime market, building a strong pipeline.
  • Develop and execute account and territory plans, and forecast accurately.
  • Work closely with sales support, product, customer success, and the wider APAC team to turn client feedback and market insights into opportunities.
  • Represent Kpler at industry events, conferences, and client meetings in Japan and across the region.

What we’re looking for

  • Experience in a commercial or sales role, ideally selling data, analytics, or B2B SaaS solutions into maritime, shipping, energy, or commodities markets.
  • Excellent English communication, with strong presentation and negotiation skills and the ability to build trust with senior clients.
  • A strong network and understanding of the Japanese maritime sector (shipowners, operators, trading houses, brokers, banks, or insurers) is highly preferred.
  • A proactive “hunter” mentality combined with a strategic, consultative approach to account management.
  • A track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
  • A team player who puts the business first and focuses on long-term gains for the team.
  • Great attitude and motivation.

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?

We make things happen

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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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