Gong · 6 hours ago
Enterprise Account Executive - Industry Expansion
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$240K/yr - $330K/yr
6+ years expGong is a company that harnesses the power of AI to transform revenue teams. As an Enterprise Account Executive for Industry Expansion, you will be responsible for expanding business accounts and acquiring new customers within the financial services industry, managing the sales process from lead generation to closing.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)CRMEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSalesSoftware
Responsibilities
Drive new business growth within a greenfield territory, managing prospects from lead generation to closing, while positioning yourself as a trusted, consultative advisor; build deep relationships with customers to understand their business goals and objectives
Develop tailored account plans for your assigned accounts that align with Gong's overall strategy, identifying key decision-makers, regional nuances, buying processes, current investments, and new revenue opportunities
Effectively communicate Gong's value proposition to potential customers, generating excitement and enthusiasm about our solutions
Continuously refine and optimize messaging to scale our outbound prospecting efforts driving the majority of new opportunities through self-sourced activities
Engage with senior executives to educate them on the evolving Revenue Intelligence industry, establishing Gong as the market leader in this emerging space
Collaborate with SDR, Sales, and Sales Engineering teams to craft account-based sales strategies that drive value across all go-to-market teams
This role is fully remote but will require travel to customers (Up to 20%)
Qualification
Required
6+ years of relevant sales experience, with at least 3+ years of experience selling complex SaaS solutions to enterprise clients requiring a multi-threaded approach specifically having sold to Financial Services, Healthcare or other verticals
Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets of $1M+ net new ARR and consistently closing six-figure deals ($200K+) in complex sales cycles (9+ months)
Strong business acumen with the ability to think strategically at a high level, while also going deep within accounts to consult on and align with their global strategies
Experience selling to senior leaders such as the C-Suite, CROs, and other key go-to-market stakeholders within enterprise organizations (1,000+ employees)
Hunter mentality with a passion, and demonstrated success, for securing new logos across new categories
Proven experience utilizing MEDDPICC or a similarly effective value-based selling methodology to address complex customer needs in enterprise sales
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present them in an approachable and engaging way
Preferred
Experience with Gong.io is preferred but not required
Benefits
We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.
Company
Gong
Gong is a technology company that offers a revenue intelligence platform using AI to analyze customer interactions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$583MKey Investors
Franklin TempletonCoatueSequoia Capital
2022-07-01Secondary Market
2021-06-03Series E· $250M
2020-08-12Series D· $200M
Leadership Team
Amit Bendov
CEO and Co-Founder
Kelly Wright
President and COO
Recent News
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