Account Executive, Gong
Channel PE
$160-210k
Revenue intelligence platform
Be an early applicant
Revenue intelligence platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$160-210k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help companies transform their revenue organizations by harnessing customer interactions to increase business efficiency, improve decision-making and accelerate revenue growth.
Role
Who you are
- You are located in the SF Bay area
- 4+ years of relevant sales experience preferably with a sales tech solution and specifically having worked with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies
- Track record of overachieving revenue targets of 1M+ and successfully navigating and closing six-figure deals
- Previous SaaS and enterprise software experience
- Understanding of the Private Equity industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Gong.io is preferred but not required
What the job involves
- As an Account Executive specifically for the Private Equity GTM Team, you’ll fill a key role in acquiring new customers and creating raving fans
- Being a champion of the entire sales process from start to finish, you will use your creative prospecting skills to strategically pursue net new business
- Working through complex deals, your insatiable curiosity makes you a thought leader, and your drive to succeed keeps you at the top of the leaderboard. Out-of-the-box thinkers and those who will never settle for the status quo are strongly encouraged to apply!
- As a part of Gong’s sales team, you will become a master of discovery & a strategic business partner for prospective customers
- You will play a huge role in our company's growth while navigating your own individual growth journey as well.
- Are you looking for the opportunity to make big waves & to perfect your craft of sales? We can’t wait to meet you!
- Manage prospects from lead to close
- Land new business within greenfield territory
- Clearly articulate and demonstrate our Gong value proposition, creating excitement and enthusiasm among prospects
- Hunt and close expansion opportunities within your current customer account base
- Regularly iterate messaging that will scale our outbound prospecting engine
- Engage and educate senior executives on the importance of the emerging Revenue Intelligence industry and validate Gong as the leader in this new market
- Partner with the SDR, Sales and Sales Engineering teams to develop account-based sales strategies to uncover value for all go-to-market department leaders
- Help maintain a strong partnership with our Private Equity firms and their Value Creation Teams alongside the Head of Private Equity Partnerships
Our take
In the world of sales, relying on traditional methods like CRM notes for customer insights can be a time-consuming nightmare. Sales reps often spend hours sifting through data, yet crucial details get lost and decisions end up being based on guesswork. Recognizing this challenge, Gong founders saw the potential of AI to bridge the information gap.
Gong's innovative solution goes beyond simply recording customer interactions 0 it analyzes them as well. Gong identifies potential red flags and offers recommendations on the fly, helping reps navigate conversations toward successful closures.
With a proven track record and a global customer base that includes tech giants like LinkedIn, Slack, and Shopify, Gong is making its mark on the industry. The company is now focused on expanding its reach internationally and forging new partnerships, solidifying its position as a leader in AI-powered sales intelligence.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jun 2021
$250m
SERIES E
Aug 2020
$200m
SERIES D
Total funding: $586.1m
Company benefits
- Mental health support resources
- Weekly wellness events
- Work from home stipend
- Generous vacation days
- Quarterly recharge company shutdowns
- Parental leave
- Employee equity
- Retirement savings
- Commuter & parking benefits
- Training & development programs
- Employee resource groups
- Mentorship opportunities
Company values
- Customer service
- Trust
- Diversity
- Innovation
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Amit Bendov
(CEO)Former CMO at Panaya and CEO at SiSence.
Eilon Reshef
(CPO)Initially served as CTO at the company before transitioning into their current role. Co-founder and former VP of Webcollage (acquired by Answers in 2013).
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