Enterprise Account Executive (Chicago)

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 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.We are looking for an enterprise seller who is ready to take their game to the next level. You have proven you can close enterprise deals and navigate complex buying processes. You build relationships at the executive level, create pipeline through your own initiative, and show up to every conversation with a clear point of view. You are competitive, curious, and disciplined — and you are looking for a platform where your best work will be recognized and rewarded.ResponsibilitiesOwn a greenfield territory of enterprise accounts (1,000–4,000 employees), driving net new logo acquisition from prospecting through closeBuild and manage a self-sourced pipeline — your outbound instincts and creative prospecting will drive the majority of your opportunitiesNavigate multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving senior leaders across Revenue, Operations, and Technology functionsClearly articulate Gong's value proposition at every level of the organization — from end users to the C-suite — generating genuine excitement for what is possibleDevelop account strategies that identify the right stakeholders, uncover buying processes, and position Gong as a long-term platform partnerLand new accounts and expand them — understanding that a strong initial close sets the foundation for a growing book of businessContinuously iterate and refine your outbound messaging, prospecting approach, and discovery process — you treat selling as a craftPartner with SDR, Sales Engineering, and Customer Success teams to deliver a coordinated, high-quality experience for every prospectQualifications5+ years of closing experience with 2+ years selling into enterprise organizations (1,000+ employees)Demonstrated track record of exceeding revenue targets with experience closing six-figure deals ($250K+) in complex, multi-stakeholder sales cyclesA proven ability to build pipeline through your own initiative — you do not wait for leads to come to youExperience competing and winning against established alternatives — you are comfortable being the challenger in a conversation and know how to win on the strength of your ideasFamiliarity with land and expand selling motions — you think about accounts as long-term relationships, not one-time transactionsExperience with MEDDPICC or a structured value-based selling methodologyConsistent role tenure with a clear career trajectory — you have built depth in each role before moving onSaaS or platform selling experience, ideally into Revenue, Operations, or Technology functionsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsExperience with Gong.io is preferred but not requiredPerks & BenefitsWe 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 $240,000 – $300,000 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.We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Gong recruiting email communications will always come from the @gong.io domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Gong via other sources should be ignored.Gong is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.To review Gong's privacy policy, visit for more details.#LI-SG2