Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io.
At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.
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
- 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
- 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.
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Skills Required
- Hybrid, in San Francisco
- 3+ years of relevant sales experience
- Experience with a sales tech solution
- Familiarity with the Private Equity space and selling to portfolio companies
- Experience navigating large and complex organizations with multiple stakeholders
- Track record of overachieving revenue targets of $1M+ and closing six-figure deals
- Previous SaaS experience
- Enterprise solutions experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Gong.io
Gong Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gong and has not been reviewed or approved by Gong.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical/dental/vision options and strong employer support for mental health and fertility benefits. Added items like HSA/FSA support and disability coverage further strengthen the overall protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are framed as generous, including flexible or unlimited PTO alongside paid holidays and periodic company-wide recharge days. Paid parental leave is also highlighted as meaningful for many life stages.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is described as a major component of total rewards, with RSUs, refreshers, and an ESPP contributing to upside potential for certain roles and levels. Spot bonuses and commission structures add to the perceived attractiveness of the broader rewards mix in some functions.
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What We Do
We created the Revenue Intelligence category to enable leading revenue teams to get the unfiltered truth about their customer interactions, their deals, and transform the way they go to market.
Why Work With Us
Each department strives to be the best at its craft, yet, we're here to win as a team as well! From our engineers working with the latest in machine learning, to our world-class sales and success teams, we’ve created an inclusive culture where everyone is set up for success.
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