Account Executive Central US
Kognitos is pioneering a new era of enterprise automation where business users automate in plain English, not code. We're looking for a high-performing Account Executive to lead expansion across the Central United States, a territory rich with opportunity across industries like manufacturing, energy, logistics, healthcare, and financial services.
This is a hunter role for someone with a founder's mindset someone who knows how to build pipeline from scratch, close complex enterprise deals, and help define a go-to-market playbook in a fast-moving startup.
Key Responsibilities
Territory Development
- Own the Central US region create and execute a strategic plan to identify, engage, and close high-value enterprise accounts
- Prioritize industries and accounts where automation can drive immediate ROI (e.g., manufacturing, supply chain, energy, insurance, healthcare)
- Build and manage a healthy pipeline through outbound, networking, events, and channel engagement
Customer Engagement
Lead discovery and consultative selling conversations with senior decision-makers, including CIOs, COOs, and Heads of Automation or OpsUnderstand each customer's unique business processes and challenges, and map them to high-value automation use casesBuild long-term relationships with key stakeholders to expand influence across the enterpriseSales Execution
Deliver compelling product demonstrations and proposals tailored to each customer's strategic initiativesManage complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, proof of concepts, and procurement stepsCollaborate with Solutions, Product, and Success teams to ensure smooth implementation and customer value realizationThought Leadership & Market Insight
Stay on top of trends in automation, AI, and digital transformation across your territoryBring field insights back to the GTM and product teams to help shape messaging, roadmap, and positioningRevenue Ownership
Own your number consistently hit and exceed quota through strategic deal execution and forecastingMaintain CRM hygiene, provide accurate forecasting, and represent your pipeline with clarity to sales leadershipRequired Qualifications
5+ years of B2B enterprise sales experience, ideally in SaaS, automation, or enterprise platformsProven track record of success in territory ownership and new business developmentExperience selling to operational or technical stakeholders in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, energy, or healthcareStrong communication and storytelling skills, with a consultative approach to discovery and solutioningComfortable with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and sales toolsHighly self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environmentPreferred Qualifications
Experience selling to companies in the Central US regionBackground in automation, RPA, AI, or digital transformation technologiesExperience working at a fast-growing startupFamiliarity with procurement cycles and buying behaviors in industrial or regulated industriesWhat We Offer
Competitive base salary and uncapped commissionMeaningful equity in a high-growth, venture-backed companyComprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefitsRemote-first culture with team hubs and regular offsitesThe opportunity to be part of something early and game-changing helping to define a category and build a generational companyReady to lead the charge across the Central US? Let's redefine what's possible together.
Final note
You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Equal opportunities provider
Kognitos is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.