Commercial Account Executive

October 22

🗽 New York – Remote

Although this job is listed in New York, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $150k - $250k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Account Executive

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Kong Inc.

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API • SaaS • Enterprise

Kong Inc. is a company that provides a comprehensive API platform designed to facilitate API management, AI integration, and developer productivity. It offers solutions like Kong Gateway, Kong Konnect, and a variety of other tools targeted at managing and optimizing the API lifecycle. Kong's platform supports multi-cloud environments and is built to deliver high performance and security. It is notably recognized by Gartner as a leader in API management and supports innovations across industries like financial services, healthcare, and technology. The company emphasizes flexibility, security, and speed, making it a favored choice for enterprises looking to enhance their digital services through APIs. Kong also supports a robust community of developers and provides extensive integrations and plugins to streamline API management and operations.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2017

🔌 API

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $100M Series D on 2021-02

📋 Description

• Develop and execute sales strategies to target commercial 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial 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 small to medium 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. • Knowledge of open-source software, APIs, or infrastructure software is highly advantageous. • 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Offers Equity • Offers Commission