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Kong Inc.

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

Enterprise Account Executive

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

Location

Texas

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$300K - $400K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Enterprise Account Executive

Kong Inc.

• 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 (>5k employees)
  • Demonstrated success in selling to large enterprises
  • Strong consultative selling skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • A results-driven mindset
  • Experience working with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
  • 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

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