Kong Inc.
Technology
EnterpriseAccountExecutive,Southwest
“Enterprise Account Executive, Southwest at Kong Inc.. Skills: Enterprise sales, Account management, Revenue generation, Client relationship management. Develop sales strategies. Execute sales strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet revenue targets; Exceed revenue targets
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking
Represent Kong at events, Attend customer meetings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years enterprise sales, Proven track record closing complex deals, Demonstrated success selling to large enterprises, Consultative selling skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent negotiation skills, Results-driven mindset, Experience working with CRM platforms, Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
Experience in open source, Experience in enterprise software environments, Experience selling SaaS, Experience selling cloud, Experience selling enterprise software, Experience 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
Build robust pipeline
Maintain robust pipeline
Drive long-term growth
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 customized demos
Deliver tailored presentations
Build relationships with executives
Nurture relationships with executives
Establish as trusted advisor
Ensure customer satisfaction
Ensure customer retention
Lead account planning
Research potential customers
Understand industry trends
Develop strategies to win business
Develop strategies to grow accounts
Monitor sales activities
Manage sales activities
Accurately forecast opportunities
Keep detailed CRM 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; Presentations
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