Kentik · 2 weeks ago
Account Executive, Service Provider - North America
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expKentik is the network intelligence platform for modern infrastructure teams, and they are seeking a talented Account Executive for North America. The role involves managing large territories, selling to service providers, and developing strategies to achieve revenue goals.
Cloud Data ServicesInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop plans and strategies and execute with supporting team to achieve or exceed the company’s revenue goals
Expert understanding and handling of the complex technology stack across the network performance and control in service providers, the multi-cultural nature of global telecommunications business, and leverage all resources to achieve success
Prospect for new business to rapidly expand given territory
Leverage channels as a GTM strategy
Create, build, and foster a sense of team across all functional roles in the Service Provider Revenue team
Generate high quality new opportunities to deliver predictable business
Diligently manage pipeline with disciplined accurate forecasting
Work collaboratively with marketing teams to build demand gen programs that generate net new pipeline for the region
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitors and industry trends
Travel is a requirement and you must be able to travel on short notice
Qualification
Required
10 years+ of experience selling to medium to large service providers, with current connections within strategic accounts within the region
Demonstrated prospecting skills for new logos - research ideal target and buying personas, outreach to those roles, leverage network for leads and referrals
SaaS/high-tech experience is a must. Significant experience selling a SaaS product, via Channel Partners and Direct Sales
Highly organized and driven by success; can prioritize critical tasks/projects/accounts to exceed goals
Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations
Outstanding negotiating skills
Large established network of relationships with target companies in defined target markets
Adept with modern revenue tools (Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, 6Sense, Gong, Clearbit, etc.). Take detailed notes and have that information continuously updated in Salesforce for reference
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization, from network engineer to CEO
Must be able to travel on short notice
Preferred
Experience navigating large, complex transactions that require building business value across multiple groups within a target account
Prefer experience with MEDDPICC sales methodology
Network infrastructure, observability/monitoring, or cybersecurity sales experience preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Kentik
Kentik is the network intelligence platform for modern infrastructure teams
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (4)
2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$101.7MKey Investors
Third Point VenturesVistara GrowthAugust Capital
2021-10-07Series C· $40M
2020-05-27Series Unknown· $23.5M
2016-08-04Series B· $23M
Leadership Team
Avi Freedman
Co-Founder and CEO
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Ian Pye
Co-Founder
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