Enterprise Account Executive, Switzerland

KONG; Bern; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kong Inc., the AI Connectivity Company, seeks an Enterprise Account Executive to drive growth through complex SaaS deals. You will manage the full sales cycle, build executive relationships, and align Kong solutions with customer needs in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

You will partner with product, marketing, and customer success to ensure a seamless experience, deliver customized demos, and influence go-to-market strategies. Kong values a strategic, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise sales with large accounts.
• Experience selling to senior executives across departments.
• Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to forecast and track sales metrics using CRM data.
• Knowledge of open-source software, APIs or infrastructure software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
• Develop sales strategies targeting enterprise customers and build a robust pipeline.
• Collaborate with product, marketing and customer success teams.
• Deliver customized demos and presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Build relationships with C-level executives and decision makers.
• Lead account planning and growth strategies for existing accounts.
• Forecast opportunities accurately and maintain CRM records.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitive offerings.
• Represent Kong at industry events and customer meetings.

Skills

Enterprise sales

SaaS sales

CRM (Salesforce)

Open-source knowledge

Negotiation

Account management

Analytical thinking

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Are you ready to unlock intelligence?

About The Role:

We are seeking a committed Enterprise Account Executive with a successful background in sales and account management, ideally within open source or similar enterprise software environments. In this role, you will be a key driver of our growth strategy, directly impacting the stability and expansion of our recurring revenue. This position is ideal for a sales professional who has experience in landing new clients, retaining existing customers, and driving account expansion for early-stage enterprise products in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.

What You’ll Do:

Develop and execute sales strategies to target enterprise customers, focusing on building and maintaining a robust pipeline that drives long-term growth.

• Own the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and initial outreach to contract negotiations and closing deals, while consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including product, marketing, and customer success, to ensure a seamless sales experience and alignment on customer needs.

• Identify customer pain points and align our solutions to address these, delivering customized product demos and presentations tailored to their specific business needs.

• Build and nurture relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers within target accounts, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.

• Lead account planning efforts 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, accurately 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 our product effectively and maintain a competitive edge.

• Contribute to business growth initiatives, providing feedback to product and marketing teams to influence product development and go-to-market strategies.

• Represent Kong with professionalism, acting as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings.

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise sales (>1k employees), with a proven track record of closing complex deals in a SaaS, cloud, or enterprise software environment.

• Demonstrated success in selling to large 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 relationships with stakeholders.

• 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.

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

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, taking ownership of your sales territory and adapting to changing market dynamics.

• Analytical and strategic thinking, with a knack for identifying business growth opportunities and devising plans to capitalize on them.

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About Kong:

Kong Inc., 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. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.