Are you ready to unlock intelligence? About the Role: We are looking for an experienced sales professional, ideally with open source experience who will be selling into mid market enterprise accounts. The ideal candidate has been a part of the sales efforts for other early-stage enterprise products in an entrepreneurial setting. The 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 Konnect Platform on Kong's Commercial sales team. ~ Collaborate and leverage an ecosystem of resources including pre sales, post sales, channel partners, customer success and leadership to promote Kong and drive new business. 2+ years of experience in direct sales experience selling enterprise software to small to mid-size organisations ideally with open source, APIs, and/or infrastructure software. ~ Strong background in territory planning and revenue generated from outbound pipeline. ~ You have a measurable track record in new business development and over achieving sales targets. ~ A top performer with experience hunting and closing net new logos. Experienced with creatively sourcing companies outside of your CRM. the AI Connectivity Company, is building the connectivity layer of AI. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and AI-native startups alike, Kong's unified API and AI platform enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI traffic — on any model, any cloud. LocationLondon, England, United KingdomEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentAll Cost CenterSalesCommercial Sales
Account Executive Executive in London employer: Kong
Kong Inc. is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the public sector, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive environment. Located in the UK, our team enjoys a flexible work-life balance and the unique advantage of engaging with major public sector clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
