Kong Inc.
The cloud connectivity company. Powering connections to build a reliable digital world.
Enterprise Account Executive
Location
New York
Posted
68 days ago
Salary
$260K - $360K / year
7 yrs expEnglishCloud
Job Description
• Develop and execute sales strategies to target enterprise customers
• Own the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and initial outreach to contract negotiations and closing deals
• Collaborate with internal teams, including product, marketing, and customer success
• Identify customer pain points and align solutions to address them
• Build and nurture relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers
• Lead account planning efforts by researching potential customers
• Monitor and manage sales activities and results
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor offerings
• Contribute to business growth initiatives
• Represent Kong at industry events
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in enterprise sales (>1k employees)
- Proven track record of closing complex deals in a SaaS, cloud, or enterprise software environment
- Demonstrated success in selling to large enterprises, particularly to senior-level executives
- Strong consultative selling skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Experience working with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
- Knowledge of open-source software, APIs, or infrastructure software is highly advantageous
- Analytical and strategic thinking
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Short and long term disability benefits
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
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