Kong Inc.
API and AI connectivity technologies
EnterpriseAccountExecutive
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“Enterprise Account Executive at Kong Inc.. Skills: Enterprise sales, Account management, Revenue generation. Develop sales strategies. Execute sales strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet revenue targets; Exceed revenue targets
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years enterprise sales experience, Proven track record closing complex deals, Demonstrated success selling to large enterprises, Experience working with CRM platforms
Nice to Have
Experience in open source environments, Experience in enterprise software environments, Experience in SaaS environments, Experience in cloud environments, Experience in selling to senior-level executives, Experience selling across multiple departments, Knowledge of open-source software, Knowledge of APIs, Knowledge of infrastructure software
What You'll Do.
Develop sales strategies
Execute sales strategies
Target enterprise customers
Conduct initial outreach
Exceed revenue targets
Collaborate with internal teams
Ensure seamless sales experience
Align on customer needs
Identify customer pain points
Align solutions to pain points
Deliver product demos
Deliver presentations
Build relationships with executives
Build relationships with decision-makers
Establish trusted advisor role
Ensure customer satisfaction
Ensure customer retention
Lead account planning
Research potential customers
Understand industry trends
Develop strategies to win new business
Develop strategies to grow accounts
Monitor sales activities
Accurately forecast opportunities
Keep detailed records
Stay updated on industry trends
Stay updated on competitor offerings
Stay updated on market changes
Position product effectively
Maintain competitive edge
Contribute to business growth
Provide feedback to product teams
Provide feedback to marketing teams
Influence product development
Influence go-to-market strategies
Represent Kong with professionalism
Act as brand ambassador
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; Product teams; Marketing teams; Customer success teams
Communication Scope
Negotiation skills; Relationship building
Full Job Description
Are you ready to unlock intelligence? If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others. About the Role: We are seeking a committed Enterprise Sales Executive with a successful background in sales and account management, ideally within open source or similar enterprise software environments. In this role, you will be a key driver of our growth strategy, directly impacting the stability and expansion of our recurring revenue. This position is ideal for a sales professional who has experience in landing new clients, retaining existing customers, and driving account expansion for early-stage enterprise products in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting. What You’ll Be Doing: - Develop and execute sales strategies to target enterprise customers, focusing on building and maintaining a robust pipeline that drives long-term growth. - Own the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and initial outreach to contract negotiations and closing deals, while consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets. - Collaborate with internal teams, including product, marketing, and customer success, to ensure a seamless sales experience and alignment on customer needs. - Identify customer pain points and align our solutions to address these, delivering customized product demos and presentations tailored to their specific business needs. - Build and nurture relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers within target accounts, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. - Lead account planning efforts by researching potential customers, understanding industry trends, and developing strategies to win new business and grow existing accounts. - Monitor and manage sales activities and results, accurately forecasting opportunities an
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