Kong

Renewal Account Manager at Kong (Singapore)

Kong· Singapore·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time

Kong at a glance

Kong runs the unified API and AI platform that connects, secures, governs, and monetizes APIs, events, and AI traffic.

Kong provides a unified API and AI platform. Its open-source Kong Gateway handles API traffic at the edge, while Kong Konnect adds a managed control plane to design, secure, observe, and monetize APIs, events, and AI requests across any cloud. The AI Gateway extends the same governance model to LLMs, MCP servers, and agents.

$345M raised · latest: Series E · $175M · 2024 (at $2B valuation) · backed by Tiger Global, Balderton, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures

Job description

Are you ready to unlock intelligence? If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.

What You’ll Do:

  • Own and manage the renewal process for an assigned portfolio of customers.
  • Engage with customers before their renewal date to discuss contract terms value realization and future needs.
  • Prepare and present renewal quotes proposals and contracts using Salesforce and other tools.
  • Collaborate with (CSMs) and (SEs) to address customer questions or technical requirements.
  • Proactively identify and address at-risk renewals developing strategies to mitigate churn.
  • Negotiate contract terms and pricing to ensure a win-win outcome.
  • Identify and pursue upsell and cross-sell opportunities during the renewal process.
  • Provide feedback to management on trends challenges and areas for process improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experience in account management renewals or customer success in a SaaS or technology environment.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer-centric approach.
  • Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce; familiarity with renewal tools is a plus.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret customer health data and usage metrics.
  • Team players with the ability to collaborate across departments and work independently.

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About Kong: Kong Inc., the AI Connectivity Company, is building the connectivity layer of AI. Trusted by the Fortune 500® and AI-native startups alike, Kong’s unified API and AI platform enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI traffic — on any model, any cloud. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.

Why work at Kong

  • Remote‑first culture – 600+ employees across 25+ countries; strong emphasis on global collaboration.
  • Perks & benefits (from careers page):
    • Stock options for most employees
    • 4‑week paid sabbatical every 5 years
    • Flexible time off
    • Home office stipend
    • Regular “unplug days” (company‑wide long weekends)
    • Virtual events (Donut chats, trivia, fitness challenges)
  • Engineering culture – values “owners, explorers, real, unstoppable” and encourages individual innovation. Focus on shipping fast and high trust.
  • Growth trajectory – company is scaling (+23.5% headcount YoY) and is a unicorn with clear product‑market fit in a hot market (AI + API management).
  • Open roles – 93 open positions across engineering, sales, solutions, customer success, and marketing.

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