Gong.io

Account Executive - Private Equity

Gong.io$160K — $210K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Located in the SF Bay area
  • 3+ years in sales, preferably with sales tech solutions and experience with Private Equity firms
  • Proven history of exceeding revenue targets of $1M+ and closing six-figure deals
  • Experience with SaaS and enterprise software
  • Understanding of the Private Equity industry
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with Gong.io preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Manage prospects from initial contact through to closing deals
  • Acquire new business in untapped territories
  • Articulate and demonstrate the value of Gong, generating enthusiasm among prospects
  • Identify and close expansion opportunities within existing customer accounts
  • Iterate on messaging to enhance outbound prospecting efforts
  • Engage senior executives on the significance of Revenue Intelligence and position Gong as the market leader
  • Develop account-based sales strategies in collaboration with SDRs, Sales, and Sales Engineering teams
  • Maintain relationships with Private Equity firms and Value Creation Teams alongside the Head of Private Equity Partnerships

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans tailored for you and your family
  • Flexible wellbeing stipend to promote healthy lifestyles
  • Mental health benefits including therapy and coaching coverage
  • 401(k) program for long-term financial investment
  • Education stipend for personal development
  • Flexible vacation policy for work-life balance
  • Paid parental leave for family support
  • Quarterly company-wide recharge days
  • Work from home stipend for remote work success
Full Job Description
As an Account Executive specifically for the Private Equity GTM Team, you'll fill a key role in acquiring new customers and expanding current relationships. Gong has seen incredible success partnering with Private Equity firms to provide their portfolio companies with industry leading software. Out-of-the-box thinkers and those who will never settle for the status quo are strongly encouraged to apply! As a part of one of our newest segments, you will play a huge role in our company's growth while navigating your own individual growth journey as well. Being a champion of the entire sales process from start to finish, you will use your creative prospecting skills to strategically pursue net new business. Are you looking for the opportunity to make big waves & to perfect your craft of sales? We can't wait to meet you! RESPONSIBILITIES • Own the entire sales cycle from lead generation to close for Private Equity backed companies • Land new business within greenfield territory using strategic outbound prospecting • Close expansion opportunities within your current customer account base • Clearly articulate and demonstrate our Gong value proposition, creating excitement and enthusiasm among prospects • Engage and educate senior executives on the importance of the emerging Revenue Intelligence industry and validate Gong as the leader in this new market • Partner with the SDR, Sales and Sales Engineering teams to develop account-based sales strategies to uncover value for all go-to-market department leaders • You will sell directly to portfolio companies, while partnering closely with PE firms and their value creation teams to create lasting partnerships QUALIFICATIONS • This role is hybrid, in San Francisco • 3+ years of relevant sales experience preferably with a sales tech solution • Familiarity with the Private Equity space and selling to portfolio companies is preferred • Experience navigating large and complex organizations with multiple stakeholders • Track record of overachieving revenue targets of 1M+ and successfully navigating and closing six-figure deals • Previous SaaS experience, enterprise solutions preferred • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Experience with Gong.io is preferred but not required PERKS & BENEFITS • We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family's needs. • Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle. • Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching. • 401(k) program to help you invest in your future. • Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development. • Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend. • Paid parental leave to support you and your family. • Company-wide recharge days each quarter. • Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment. The annual OTE for this position is $160,000 - $210,000 USD. Compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, qualification, education, experience, and location. At Gong, we have a location-based compensation structure, which means there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. The total compensation package for this position, in addition to base compensation, may include incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and benefits. Some of our sales compensation programs also offer the potential to achieve above targeted earnings for those who exceed their sales targets. We are always looking for outstanding Gongsters! So if this sounds like something that interests you regardless of compensation, please reach out. We may have more roles for you to consider and would love to connect. We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Gong recruiting email communications will always come from the [redacted].io domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Gong via other sources should be ignored.

About Gong.io

Gong.io is a software company that provides a platform for sales teams to improve their performance through data-driven insights. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyze sales calls and meetings, providing insights into what works and what doesn't. Gong.io's platform is designed to help sales teams improve their communication skills, identify areas for improvement, and close more deals. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Gong.io
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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