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Kong Inc.

Regional Sales Director, Nordics

Kong Inc.

. Build and grow Kong’s API platform and Strategic Sales Team in the Nordics .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • SwedenLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing high-performing sales teams, with a strong focus on enterprise account management, pipeline generation, and accurate forecasting. Proven ability to attract and retain top talent while driving business results and revenue growth in the Nordic region.

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Enterprise Account ManagementSales MethodologiesPipeline GenerationTalent RecruitmentRegional Territory Management

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Hard Skills
ForecastingSales ProcessAccount DevelopmentRevenue GrowthClient Acquisition
Soft Skills
CoachingMentoringLeadershipCollaborationAccountability
Industry Keywords
Sales Team DevelopmentNordic MarketStrategic AccountsPerformance CultureBusiness Results

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build and grow Kong’s API platform and Strategic Sales Team in the Nordics
  • Lead Enterprise Account Executives and drive business results and revenue
  • Maximize market potential through new customer acquisition and growth of existing clients
  • Build and strengthen a scalable regional sales team
  • Grow Kong’s presence and footprint in strategic Nordic accounts
  • Drive a high-performing, accountable culture to achieve and exceed sales goals
  • Attract, hire, and retain top talent
  • Coach and mentor on sales process, PG, qualification, and closing
  • Conduct weekly forecast meetings and report to leadership
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Partners, and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Seasoned industry leader with experience leading Enterprise Account Executives
  • Track record of overachievement as an individual contributor and front-line manager
  • Accurate forecasting at individual and team levels
  • Ability to recruit, develop, and retain top talent
  • Strong regional territory management
  • Proven systems/methodology for consistent pipeline generation
  • Experience using and teaching sales methodologies
  • Energy, passion, and rigour as a Sales leader

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Attractive OTE
  • Uncapped commissions
  • Stock options in a high-growth, pre-IPO company
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous parental leave
  • Company-wide Unplug Days
  • Monthly U-First Fridays
  • 4-week paid sabbatical every 5 years
  • Remote-first/hybrid work options
  • Home office setup stipend
  • Learning and development support
  • Leadership autonomy
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Opportunity to earn President’s Club