$180,000 – $240,000
Listed on Kong Company’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Kong is hiring a Commercial Account Executive to drive growth by closing enterprise deals and expanding customer accounts in their early-stage API and AI platform business. This role suits experienced SaaS sales professionals who excel at consultative selling, managing complex sales cycles, and building relationships with C-level executives.
Our summary, not Kong Company’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years commercial sales experience in SaaS or enterprise software
- Proven track record closing complex deals
- Consultative selling skills and ability to understand customer needs
- Experience selling to SMBs and senior-level executives
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities
- CRM platform experience (e.g., Salesforce)
- Results-driven mindset with track record of meeting revenue targets
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Nice to have
- Knowledge of open-source software, APIs, or infrastructure software
- Experience in open-source or similar enterprise software environments
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills