Enterprise Account Executive, Kong

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Senior and Expert level
Remote from Spain

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Kong

Microservice API gateway

Open for applications

Kong

Microservice API gateway

501-1000 employees

B2BEnterpriseAPICloud Computing

Open for applications

Salary not provided
Senior and Expert level
Remote from Spain

More information about location

501-1000 employees

B2BEnterpriseAPICloud Computing

Company mission

To build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind!

Role

Who you are

  • A true desire to see customers benefit from the investment they make with Kong
  • 5+ years of experience in selling enterprise software; experience with open source, APIs, and/or infrastructure software a big plus
  • Ability to leverage established relationships and proven sales techniques for success
  • Effective communicator and strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent negotiation, presentation and closing skills
  • Motivated, driven and results oriented

Desirable

  • Experience with fast growing startups is a plus

What the job involves

  • We are looking for an experienced sales professional, ideally with open source experience who will be selling into global enterprise accounts
  • The ideal candidate has been a part of the sales efforts for other early-stage enterprise products in an entrepreneurial setting
  • The Strategic Account Executive will be integral to our growth plan and in acquiring new customers
  • Kong’s Account Executive will be the primary point of contact and the face of Kong for our prospects
  • Sell Kong Enterprise Platform to enterprise customers
  • Meet individual quota and objectives
  • Take ownership of your book of business, which includes understanding and documenting the buying criteria and process, determining the appropriate motion and patterns, ensuring pipeline accuracy based on evidence, and working the leads to closure
  • Provide account leadership and direction in the pre- and post-sales process and contribute to analysis on wins/losses

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Insights

Led by a woman
Top investors

23% female employees

2% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Flexible time off: Take time to take care of yourself and the things that matter most
  • Stock options: We want you to share in our success. That's why stock options are offered to most Kongers
  • U-First Fridays: Get 4 hours a month for continuous learning with a book, podcast, or course of your choice
  • Virtual events: Stay connected with Donut chats, trivia, fitness challenges, guided meditations, and more
  • Dedicated unplug days: Silence those notifications. Enjoy some well-deserved long weekend where the entire team unplugs
  • Home office stipend: Build a home office environment tailored to support your productivity

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

Nov 2024

$175m

SERIES E

Feb 2021

$100m

SERIES D

Total funding: $344.1m

Our take

Kong provides a cutting-edge API and service lifecycle management platform tailored for modern architectures, such as microservices, containers, cloud, and serverless environments. With a focus on flexibility, scalability, speed, and performance, Kong allows developers and Global 5000 enterprises to securely connect and orchestrate microservice APIs for today's sophisticated applications.

The core products offered by Kong include Kong, an open-source API and Microservices management solution Galileo, a platform for API analytics and debugging; Gelato, a platform for creating developed portals for PIs and Microservices; and API Marketplace, a hub for discovering and publishing cloud APIs. Additionally, the recent introduction of a new collection of AI plug-ins in Kong Gateway 3.6 enhances the platform's capabilities further, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and advancement.

In pursuit of growth, the company is prioritizing expanding its marketing efforts, bolstering its customer service team, and accelerating product development. By focusing on these key areas, Kong aims to continue providing unparalleled solutions and support to its ever-expanding user base in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern application development.

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