Regional Sales Manager, Enterprise - US East Coast

Kentik; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentik, a leading network intelligence platform, seeks a motivated Technical Sales Executive focused on the New York metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will manage and grow enterprise accounts, leveraging a deep understanding of sales cycles and a diverse network. Join Kentik for a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to grow with a truly innovative leader in network observability.

Benefits

100% of health, vision, and dental premiums covered

Annual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $3,000

Paid family & medical leave

Open PTO

401(k) retirement account

Home office reimbursement

Stock options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in selling to large enterprises.
• Must reside in NYC.
• Proven sales track record in SaaS.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business and expand the territory.
• Manage pipeline and forecast sales accurately.
• Collaborate with product and marketing teams.

Skills

Prospecting

Sales

Networking

Value-based selling

Organizational skills

Tools

SFDC

LinkedIn Navigator

SalesLoft

Job description

Who we are

Kentik is the network intelligence platform for modern infrastructure teams. Unlike traditional monitoring and observability tools, we demystify complex network operations, enabling organizations to deliver applications and innovation at scale. Built by network experts to make critical insight accessible to every engineer, Kentik is the real-time source of truth that understands every network in context — from data center to cloud to the internet. This single platform unifies and correlates cloud, device, flow, synthetic data to turn telemetry into action. Market leaders like Akamai, Booking.com, Dropbox, and Zoom rely on Kentik to run, manage, and optimize their networks.

What we do

We are looking for a motivated technical sales executive focused on the New York metropolitan territory with experience acquiring and growing small, medium, and large enterprises. The ideal candidate is a hunter with solid and demonstrated self-prospecting skills and is equipped with an established network of relationships at key accounts, alliances, and regional partners within the territory.

What you'll do

• Prospect for new business with new customers to rapidly expand given territory
• Generate a high volume of new opportunities to deliver predictable business
• Diligently manage pipeline, leading to accurate forecasting
• Manage all aspects of the sales cycle including coordinating and maintaining strong relationships with product + solutions engineering, product management, customer success, alliances/channel, product/event marketing
• Achieve QoQ growth in your territory
• Work collaboratively with SDR and marketing teams to execute demand-generation programs and events that will generate new pipeline
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitors and industry trends

What you'll bringStudies have shown that some candidates tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the criteria - even if you don’t match all of the qualifications, your skills and experience could be valuable in this role!

• 10+ years of experience in the selling to large enterprises and deep current connections within strategic accounts in the New York metropolitan territory (NY, NJ, CT, PA), including atleast 5 years of experience selling into Financial Services (Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Hedge Funds, etc.)
• Must reside in NYC
• Demonstrated prospecting skills for new logos - research ideal target and buying personas, outreach to those roles, leverage network for leads and referrals
• Proven sales track record selling SaaS and exceeding quota. Experience navigating large, complex transactions that require building business value across multiple groups within an enterprise
• Large established network of relationships with target companies in defined target markets
• Technical sales understanding in the area of IP Networking, SaaS, Network Management, Observability, Forensics, Cloud
• Heavy focus on value-based selling approach
• Adept with modern revenue tools (SFDC, LinkedIn Navigator, 6Sense, SalesLoft, Gong, ZoomInfo, etc.)
• Highly organized, can prioritize critical tasks/projects/accounts to exceed goals
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization, from network engineer to CEO
• Experience with MEDDPICC sales methodology
• Must be able to travel on short notice

What we offer

Kentik is a fully remote company that operates globally. We seek professionals that will help us thrive as an organization, and in turn, to broaden and enhance your career. We’re very thorough in the interview process to understand your skills and how they will relate to your successful growth here at Kentik. Our compensation philosophy encompasses a fair program for all in order to attract, engage and retain talented individuals who will drive our business and wow our customers.

The base salary range for this position is: $140,000 - $160,000 with an expected overall targeted earnings (OTE) range of: $280,000 - $320,000. The salary range and OTE reflect the low and high end of the U.S. range Kentik reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this roleThe actual compensation offered may be lower or higher than the stated range depending on various factors, including but not limited to:

• Experience with the skill sets required for success
• Demonstrated competencies and potential
• A geographic market-based approach

In addition to a great career opportunity, Kentik offers stellar benefits for our employees, which include:

• 100% of premiums are paid by company for health, vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Additionally, an annual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $3,000 for an individual or $4,500 for a family
• Paid family & medical leave
• Open PTO, a quarterly Wellness Day, and a minimum of 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement account
• Home office reimbursement
• Stock options

Note: Benefits are as listed for all US full-time employees. For compensation, international applicants will be treated equitably in relation to the laws applicable within the countries in which we operate.

Come work with us

The true meaning of Kentik is visibility. We’re committed to making sure everyone feels empowered to use their voice, has a sense of belonging, and is represented at Kentik.

We don’t look for individuals who fit the culture, but those who will continue to add to the culture.
We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry: people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, and people of any age or family status.

Kentik is committed to creating an inclusive interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail].

Come as you are!
You will be working at a fast-growing, well-funded startup alongside industry thought leaders and network aficionados as we build the future of observability and set the high bar for how network operations and digital businesses should run. With a competitive salary and amazing benefits on top of the meaningful and challenging projects you’ll take on, we’re sure you’ll enjoy joining the Kentik team.

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