Business Development Representative 2 - Hybrid - Chicago at Kong

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SalesforceLead GenerationProspectingCold CallingLinkedInEmail OutreachCRMSales Quota

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Business Development Representative position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

The role is hybrid and based in Chicago.

What experience and skills are required for this position?

Candidates need 1-2+ years of strong sales or customer-facing experience, outstanding communication skills including phone and written, a hunter mentality for prospecting and cold-calling, and a self-starter track record of hitting goals.

What is the company culture like at Kong?

Kong emphasizes a collaborative environment where teams like Account Development, Marketing, and Account Executives work together, encourages self-development, openness to feedback, and a fun onboarding with sales boot camp and team integration.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have 1-2+ years of sales experience, a proven track record of exceeding goals, a hunter mentality for cold-calling and prospecting, outstanding communication skills, and a drive for success; even if you don't meet every criterion, apply if strong in key areas.

Kong

API management and connectivity solutions provider

About Kong

Kong focuses on API management and connectivity, providing tools that help businesses manage, secure, and optimize their APIs for software communication. Its main product, Kong Gateway, is a fast API gateway that can handle up to 50,000 transactions per second, while Kong Konnect offers a SaaS platform for API management and Kong Mesh manages microservices. Kong stands out by combining open-source technology with enterprise solutions, allowing free access to core features and offering premium services for businesses. The company's goal is to enhance developer productivity, security, and performance for a diverse range of clients in a rapidly growing market.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$334.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Weekly Donut Chats

Home Office Stipend

Flexible Time Off & Dedicated Unplug Days

Virtual Events

Risks

AI-enhanced security threats pose significant risks to API security.

Low adoption of zero-trust architecture leaves APIs vulnerable to breaches.

Intensifying competition in AI API platforms may draw customers away from Kong.

Differentiation

Kong's API Gateway supports 50,000 transactions per second, ensuring high performance.

Kong offers a unique combination of open-source and enterprise-grade API solutions.

Kong Insomnia is the fastest-growing platform for building, testing, and debugging APIs.

Upsides

Kong raised $175M to enhance AI connectivity and expand its solutions.

Kong Insomnia surpassed 1 million users, indicating strong demand for its tools.

Kong's Premium Technology Partner Program fosters innovation and collaboration.

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