Account Executive (Northern California) at Kumo

California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, Machine Learning, Data AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Must reside in Northern California
  • 5+ years of proven success in sales, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding quotas, ideally within SaaS, AI, or data-related technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with high-level decision-makers in enterprise organizations
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and persuade
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple opportunities simultaneously
  • Flexibility to work across multiple U.S. time zones and a collaborative approach to working with remote teams
  • Familiarity with CRM tools and sales engagement tools
  • Experience selling AI, machine learning, or data analytics products or services (preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred)
  • Ability to quickly learn and become proficient with new technology and sales tools (preferred)
  • A self-starter with a strong desire to succeed and grow within a sales organization (preferred)
  • A genuine passion for AI, data science, and technology (preferred)
  • Strong problem-solving ability (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Sales Prospecting & Lead Generation: Proactively identify, qualify, and engage new business prospects through a combination of cold calling, email outreach, social selling, and networking
  • Sales Cycle Management: Own and manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact to closing, including product demonstrations, proposal development, and contract negotiation
  • Relationship Building: Develop strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers at client organizations, serving as their primary point of contact for Kumo's solutions
  • Product Knowledge & Consultation: Deeply understand Kumo’s AI and data platform offerings and be able to communicate their value to prospects in a clear, consultative manner. Tailor your pitch to address the unique needs and challenges of each client
  • Collaboration & Pipeline Management: Work closely with the sales, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure smooth handoffs and alignment throughout the customer journey. Maintain accurate records of your sales pipeline in Salesforce
  • Reporting & Metrics: Regularly report on sales activities and progress to management, providing insights on pipeline health and forecasting. Achieve or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
  • Customer Success & Retention: While focused on new business, collaborate with customer success teams to ensure a seamless post-sale experience and identify opportunities for upselling or expansion
  • Market Intelligence: Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer needs to effectively position Kumo’s solutions in the market

Skills

Cold Calling
Email Outreach
Social Selling
Networking
Sales Prospecting
Lead Generation
Sales Cycle Management
Product Demonstrations
Proposal Development
Contract Negotiation
Relationship Building
Consultative Selling
Enterprise Sales

Kumo

Generates and deploys predictive models

About Kumo

Kumo.ai specializes in creating and implementing accurate predictive models for organizations that need reliable forecasts for critical operations. Their platform uses Graph Neural Networks to analyze raw relational data, which removes the need for manual data preparation and enhances prediction accuracy and efficiency. Unlike many competitors, Kumo.ai's platform streamlines the entire Machine Learning lifecycle, from data preparation to model deployment, while also optimizing costs by eliminating unnecessary infrastructure. The company aims to provide a quick return on investment for its clients, which range from small businesses to large enterprises, by offering flexible deployment options through Software as a Service (SaaS) and Private Cloud models. Kumo.ai is built by experienced professionals from top tech companies and has already gained the trust of leading organizations globally.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$35.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Stock Options
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from Databricks' Marketplace may divert potential customers.
The rise of multimodal AI could overshadow Kumo's current offerings.
Rapid AI advancements by tech giants may set new industry standards Kumo must meet.

Differentiation

Kumo.AI uses Graph Neural Networks for predictive modeling, eliminating manual feature engineering.
The platform offers a SQL-like Predictive Querying Language for rapid AI model creation.
Kumo.AI integrates with Snowflake's Native App Framework, enhancing model performance and scalability.

Upsides

Kumo's $18M Series B funding will expand its platform and market reach.
Integration with Snowpark Container Services enhances deep learning capabilities within Snowflake Data Cloud.
Kumo's platform supports both SaaS and Private Cloud models, offering client flexibility.

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