About the job
Join Us in Transforming Global Connections!
At Kong, we believe in the power of connections. If you feel that you may not meet all the qualifications listed but are still eager to join our dynamic team, we encourage you to apply! We value diverse experiences and perspectives.
About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned sales professional with a strong background in open-source technologies to drive sales within enterprise accounts. The successful candidate will have experience in early-stage enterprise software sales in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will play a critical role in our growth strategy and in onboarding new clients. You will serve as the main liaison between Kong and prospective customers.
Your Responsibilities:
Sell the Kong Enterprise Platform to enterprise clients by crafting and implementing a robust pipeline generation strategy aimed at fostering long-term business relationships.
Achieve individual sales targets and objectives.
Oversee account planning and forecasting for your designated territory.
Manage your portfolio effectively by understanding and documenting the purchasing criteria and processes, determining effective strategies, ensuring pipeline accuracy, and driving leads to closure.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, and customer success to deliver a seamless sales experience aligned with customer needs.
Represent Kong with professionalism and diligence, while providing exceptional support to our customers.
Willingness to travel to customer locations as necessary (30% - 50%).
Your Qualifications:
A genuine passion for helping customers realize the value of their investment in Kong.
7+ years of experience in enterprise software sales.
Proven track record of success selling to large enterprises, particularly to senior executives across various departments.
Ability to leverage existing relationships and utilize effective sales techniques to achieve success.
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, demonstrating ownership of your sales territory and flexibility to adapt to market changes.

