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Commerical Account Executive

Kong
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LOCATION

Texas · Remote

EXPERIENCE

5+ Years

TYPE

FullTime

SKILLS REQUIRED

Territory ManagementConsultative SellingContract NegotiationSales ProspectingCompetitive Analysis

Job description

Overview

Commercial Sales Executive role driving growth and recurring revenue for early-stage enterprise products, covering landing new clients, retaining customers and driving account expansion.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to target commercial customers, building and maintaining a robust pipeline for long-term growth.
  • Own the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and initial outreach to contract negotiations and closing deals, meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
  • Collaborate with product, marketing and customer success teams to ensure a seamless sales experience and alignment on customer needs.
  • Identify customer pain points and deliver customized product demos and presentations tailored to specific business needs.
  • Build and nurture relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers within target accounts as a trusted advisor.
  • Lead account planning by researching potential customers, understanding industry trends, and developing strategies to win new business and grow existing accounts.
  • Monitor and manage sales activities and results, forecasting opportunities and keeping detailed records of interactions and progress in CRM systems.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, competitor offerings and market changes to position the product effectively.
  • Contribute to business growth initiatives, providing feedback to product and marketing teams on product development and go-to-market strategies.
  • Represent the company as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences and customer meetings.

What you'll need

  • 5+ years of experience in sales in a SaaS, cloud, or enterprise software environment, selling to companies with fewer than 1,000 employees.
  • 2+ years closing deals independently, preferably in Commercial and Mid-Market.
  • Demonstrated success selling to small and medium enterprises, particularly to senior-level executives and across multiple departments.
  • Strong consultative selling skills, with the ability to understand customer needs and present compelling solutions that drive business outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of managing high-stakes conversations and building lasting stakeholder relationships.
  • A results-driven mindset, with a passion for meeting and exceeding sales goals and revenue targets.
  • Experience working with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and leveraging data to forecast accurately and track sales metrics.
  • Analytical and strategic thinking, with a knack for identifying business growth opportunities and devising plans to capitalize on them.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, taking ownership of your sales territory and adapting to changing market dynamics.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of open-source software, APIs, or infrastructure software.

Details

  • Location: Texas, United States.

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Commerical Account Executive