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Company

Kong Inc. · 3 hours ago

Enterprise Account Executive - Chicago

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

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 and keeping detailed records of interactions and progress in CRM systems.

Stay updated on industry trends, competitor offerings, and market changes to position our product effectively and maintain a competitive edge.

Contribute to business growth initiatives, providing feedback to product and marketing teams to influence product development and go-to-market strategies.

Represent Kong with professionalism, acting as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings.

Qualification

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Required

7+ years of experience in enterprise sales (>1k employees), with a 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, with the ability to understand customer needs and present compelling solutions that drive business outcomes.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of managing high-stakes conversations and building lasting relationships with stakeholders.

A results-driven mindset, with a passion for meeting and exceeding sales goals and revenue targets.

Experience working with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and leveraging data to forecast accurately and track sales metrics.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, taking ownership of your sales territory and adapting to changing market dynamics.

Analytical and strategic thinking, with a knack for identifying business growth opportunities and devising plans to capitalize on them.

Preferred

Knowledge of open-source software, APIs, or infrastructure software is highly advantageous.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Short and long term disability benefits

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Company

Kong Inc.

Glassdoor

3.8

Powering the API World. Kong enables any company to become an API-first company.

Founded in 2009

San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://konghq.com

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