Account Executive Jobs in San Jose, CA

An Account Executive in the sales industry is responsible for managing relationships with specific customers for their organization. Their primary duties include establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, presenting product and service offerings, negotiating contracts, and closing deals. They serve as the key point of contact between the client and the rest of the sales team, ensuring effective communication and satisfaction of client needs. Account Executives also monitor sales metrics and work toward meeting or exceeding established sales quotas.

The role requires excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Account Executives should have a solid understanding of sales principles and customer service practices, as well as competent knowledge of relevant software (like CRM). While a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is usually required, professional sales certifications, such as Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP) or Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), could be advantageous. Before becoming an Account Executive, individuals often gain experience in roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Sales Associate.

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Account Executive - Customer Base ME - GOV - Special Districts

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Role Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization....

0229 - Santa Cruz CA - Store Sales Specialist - Seasonal - Part Time

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love...

Account Manager, Senior Living

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Our Company PharMerica Overview Operations Management focuses on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is managing and developing staff to...

SAP Sales Executive (West Coast based)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 9 hours ago

executives and leverage those relationships to expand NTT DATAs business through a consultative selling approach Drive business development and sales results in assigned region and accounts Build and...

B2B Sales Executive

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

City Wide Facility Solutions specializes in delivering facility maintenance services for commercial properties, managing over 20 different facility services ranging from handyman work to...

Commercial Account Executive - Bay Area

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

What you get to do in this role: The Commercial Account Executive builds relationships within Mid-Market clients while achieving quarterly and annual sales quotas for an assigned territory....

Account Manager/ Technical Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Overview of Role** We are seeking an Account Manager/Technical Manager to join our team in San Jose, CA. In this role, you will oversee multiple product lines for key accounts, focusing on...

HCM Account Executive

  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the...

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Sales Executive Program Manager

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Job Details:** **Duration: 05 Months Contract with possible extension or conversion to perm** **Job Description:** Working within an organization at the intersection of healthcare and retail, you...

ABL Account Executive

  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 hours ago

ABL Account Executive Asset Based Lending Glendale, California Walnut Creek, California San Jose, California **Description** **About Us:** At Umpqua, we create a great place to work by offering a unique...

Account Manager - CL

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Perform daily service on assigned task by Producers and/or Account Executives with the agencys written procedures including, but not limited to: Service accounts, including account...

New Product Specialist

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Why Work For Us? Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position 401k Matching $1 for $1 company match up to 6%...

Senior Account Manager - Oracle

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Its a unique legacy of innovation thats fueled by great technologyand amazing people....

Channel Account Manager

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At Contrast Security, we're redefining how organizations protect their software at the speed of modern development. With industry-leading Application Detection and Response (ADR), we give teams...

Account Manager, Immunology - San Jose-San Francisco, CA

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Account Manager, Immunology - San Jose-San Francisco, CA Employer Galderma Location San Jose, United States Salary Competitive Start date 16 Jul 2025 Closing date 15 Aug 2025 categories Job...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.3%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Account Executives in San Jose, CA
2-4 years
29.9%
4-6 years
24.6%
None
24.3%
Less than 1 year
12.1%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
0.3%


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