Kong Inc.

API and AI connectivity technologies

EnterpriseAccountExecutive

$300–400k Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“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.

API and AI connectivity technologies
Problems you'll solve

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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