Enterprise Senior Enterprise Sales Manager - SaaS & Cloud Experience: 8 - 15 Years Exp. Salary : Competitive Preferred Notice Period : Within 30 Days Shift : 10:00AM to 7:00PM IST Opportunity Type: Onsite (Mumbai) Placement Type: Permanent (*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' Clients) Must have skills required : SaaS, Cloud Computing Kong Inc. (One of Uplers' Clients) is Looking for: Enterprise Account Executive who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you. Role Overview Description About the role: We are seeking a committed Enterprise Sales 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 Youll Be Doing: 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 Youll 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. How to apply for this opportunity: Easy 3-Step Process: 1. Click On Apply! And Register or log in on our portal 2. Upload updated Resume & Complete the Screening Form 3. Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview! About Our Client: Kong enables any company to become an API-first company. Kongs unified cloud native API platform is easy to use and works in any environment unleashing developer productivity, automating security, and boosting performance of APIs and microservices at scale. 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