Kong Inc.

The cloud connectivity company. Powering connections to build a reliable digital world.

Account Executive – Enterprise

Account ExecutiveSalesFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 2017H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

104 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 our solutions to address these • 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, competitor offerings, and market changes • Contribute to business growth initiatives

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 and across multiple departments.
  • 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.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Analytical and strategic thinking

Benefits

  • healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • short and long term disability benefits
  • basic life and AD&D insurance
  • equity offers

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