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Founding Account Executive, Colombia

Telnyx
Location
Bogotá, Colombia
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of enterprise sales experience selling into the Colombian or broader Andean market
  • Proven track record of consistently exceeding quota ($1M+ deals)
  • Experience selling to both executive and technical buyers
  • Hunter mentality with ability to build own pipeline and thrive on outbound selling
  • Strong consultative selling skills
  • Familiarity with sales methodologies (MEDDPICC, Challenger, SPIN, etc.)
Nice to have
  • Fortune 500 or large enterprise new business sales experience in Colombia or the Andean region
  • Experience with complex sales cycles including RFPs, POCs, and competitive bake-offs
  • C-Level selling experience
  • Understanding of SIP trunking, phone number provisioning, carrier networks, or AI/ML platforms
  • Established relationships in the Bogotá enterprise ecosystem
What the job really is

As a Founding Account Executive at Telnyx in Bogotá, you will be responsible for building and managing a portfolio of 30–40 enterprise accounts, focusing on turning them into production customers. You will collaborate closely with a Forward Deployed Engineer to design solutions and lead the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, emphasizing production outcomes rather than individual products. This role involves establishing executive relationships and creating a sales playbook for future hires, contributing to the company's growth in the Colombian market.

Things to weigh
  • This is a founding role, which may involve ambiguity and the need for self-direction in shaping the sales strategy.
  • The job requires in-person customer visits, which may not suit those preferring remote work.
  • No specific salary or benefits information provided in the posting.
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