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Kpler

Senior Account Executive – Government, Defense & Intelligence

Kpler

. Build and lead Kpler’s growth across Continental Europe’s defense and intelligence community .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeParis • FranceSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SaaS/DaaS sales to government institutions, with a strong focus on managing strategic accounts and navigating complex procurement processes. Proven ability to build relationships with senior decision-makers and deliver on revenue targets in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
SaaS/DaaS Sales ExperienceGovernment Procurement KnowledgeHunter-Style SalesStrategic Account ManagementFluent English and European Language

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Hard Skills
Sales Cycle ManagementRevenue Target AchievementRFP ManagementTender ManagementPipeline Forecasting
Soft Skills
Consultative SellingRelationship BuildingResults-Driven MindsetMulti-Stakeholder ManagementAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
Tools & Technologies
CRM Software
Industry Keywords
DefenseIntelligence CommunityGovernment AccountsUpsell and Cross-SellClient Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build and lead Kpler’s growth across Continental Europe’s defense and intelligence community
  • Own the full sales cycle from first conversation to signed contract and beyond
  • Identify, pursue, and close high-value opportunities across government accounts
  • Manage strategic existing accounts and uncover upsell and cross-sell potential
  • Lead tenders, RFPs, and long procurement processes to win and retain contracts
  • Build relationships with senior decision-makers across ministries, agencies, and institutional clients
  • Deliver revenue targets and shape regional strategy
  • Partner with Customer Success, Marketing, and Product
  • Maintain accurate pipeline and forecasts in the CRM
  • Represent Kpler at industry events, conferences, and client meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in SaaS/DaaS/data platform sales to government institutions is a plus
  • Proven track record of hunter-style sales, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets
  • Deep knowledge of government procurement, including tenders and RFPs
  • Strong professional network
  • Experience managing large, strategic accounts in multi-stakeholder environments
  • Consultative approach to selling, paired with a competitive, results-driven mindset
  • Ability to juggle multiple complex opportunities in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
  • Fluent English and at least one other major European language, such as French, German, Spanish, or Italian

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment