Account Executive, Service Provider - North America

Kentik

11d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Remote

About The Position

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. Kentik is looking for a talented, passionate, and motivated Account Executive for North America with experience managing large territories for fast-growing network, security, and/or SaaS companies. We are seeking a representative with a track record of overachieving quota, selling into Tier 1/Tier 2 Service Providers, Data Center/Cloud/Hosting Providers, and Hyperscaler/Neocloud/AI companies. This is a great opportunity to become a part of an A-team at a fast growing SaaS leader in digital infrastructure fueling the growth of the world tomorrow. The ideal candidate is a hunter who can work in a fast-paced, revenue-driven environment.

Requirements

• 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. Network infrastructure, observability/monitoring, or cybersecurity sales experience preferred
• Experience navigating large, complex transactions that require building business value across multiple groups within a target account
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience with MEDDPICC sales methodology

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees