Account Executive

Account Executive - Private Equity

Gong

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

160000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As an Account Executive specifically for the Private Equity GTM Team, you’ll fill a key role in acquiring new customers and creating raving fans. 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. Working through complex deals, your insatiable curiosity makes you a thought leader, and your drive to succeed keeps you at the top of the leaderboard. Out-of-the-box thinkers and those who will never settle for the status quo are strongly encouraged to apply! As a part of Gong’s sales team, you will become a master of discovery & a strategic business partner for prospective customers. You will play a huge role in our company's growth while navigating your own individual growth journey as well.

Job Responsibility:

Manage prospects from lead to close
Land new business within greenfield territory
Clearly articulate and demonstrate our Gong value proposition, creating excitement and enthusiasm among prospects
Hunt and close expansion opportunities within your current customer account base
Regularly iterate messaging that will scale our outbound prospecting engine
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
Help maintain a strong partnership with our Private Equity firms and their Value Creation Teams alongside the Head of Private Equity Partnerships

Requirements:

Located in the SF Bay area
3+ years of relevant sales experience preferably with a sales tech solution and specifically having worked with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies
Track record of overachieving revenue targets of 1M+ and successfully navigating and closing six-figure deals
Previous SaaS and enterprise software experience
Understanding of the Private Equity industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have:

Experience with Gong.io is preferred but not required

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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