Commerical Account Executive
Kong CompanyTexas, United States, Colorado, United States, California, United States, New York, United States · Remote · Mid
$100,000 – $250,000
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What this role is
Kong is hiring a Commercial Account Executive to drive sales of their API and AI platform to mid-market enterprise customers. You'll own the full sales cycle from prospecting through closing, work cross-functionally to understand customer needs, and build long-term relationships with C-level decision-makers in a fast-growing company.
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What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years in SaaS, cloud, or enterprise software sales at companies with fewer than 1000 employees
- 2+ years closing deals independently in Commercial or Mid-Market segments
- Proven success selling to small and medium enterprises and senior executives
- Consultative selling skills and ability to understand customer pain points
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities
- Results-driven with focus on meeting revenue targets
- Experience with CRM platforms like Salesforce
Nice to have
- Knowledge of open-source software, APIs, or infrastructure software
- Experience in early-stage or entrepreneurial environments
- Analytical and strategic thinking for identifying growth opportunities