Enterprise Account Executive, Switzerland

Kong Inc.; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kong Inc., the AI Connectivity Company, is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to drive growth in our Swiss market. You will own the end-to-end sales cycle, land new logos, retain customers and expand within large enterprises across SaaS and API-driven offerings.

You'll build strong C-level relationships, tailor demos, forecast opportunities, and collaborate with product and marketing to shape go-to-market strategies. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise sales.
• Proven track record of closing complex SaaS deals.
• Experience selling to C-level executives across departments.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• CRM usage and data-driven forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to target enterprise customers and build a robust pipeline.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiations and closing.
• Collaborate with product, marketing and customer success to align on customer needs.
• Deliver customized product demos and presentations to executive stakeholders.
• Build relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers.
• Lead account planning and research potential customers and industry trends.
• Forecast opportunities and maintain detailed CRM activity records.
• Stay updated on industry competition and market changes.
• Provide feedback to product/marketing to influence GTM strategies.

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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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 .