Account Executive Jobs

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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Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Job description: Account Specialist Company Description: We are a dynamic and client-focused law firm based in Georgia, committed to delivering high-quality...

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Affiliate Account Executive (Remote) Join our team at Dry Utility Experts as an Affiliate Account Executive and become a valuable member of a dynamic company specializing in enhancing collaboration...

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Clinical Sales Specialist ( Remote )

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

**Job Opening: Remote Clinical Sales Specialist** Join our team as a Remote Clinical Sales Specialist in our Private Practice sales department! We're seeking a candidate with a background in...

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Pariva Health

Virtual Care Outreach Specialist

Pariva Health is looking for a Field Enrollment Team Member to join our team.Our mission is to empower the families of neurodivergent children through our whole-family engagement model. This will...

KSAT

Account Executive

  • KSAT
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • KSAT
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

We value integrity, teamwork, innovation, and passion, and we're looking for a spirited Account Executive to join our sales team!...

pawTree

Direct Sales Pet Products

  • pawTree
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • pawTree
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

As an independent pawTree petPro, you'll have the opportunity to turn your love for pets into a rewarding career. You will promote and sell pawTree's exclusive line of pet nutrition, grooming, and...

Renaissance Acquisitions

Sales Account Rep ( AT & T )

Sales Account Rep – (AT&T). Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Hourly Pay: $14 - $17 per hour OTE (On-Target Earnings): $32,000 - $52,000 annually, based on competitive, including Commission &...

WTHI-TV

Local Sales Executive

  • WTHI-TV
  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • WTHI-TV
  • Terre Haute, IN
  • 1 day ago

WTHI-TV is seeking an Experienced Local Account Executive to join our award-winning team. WTHI-TV is a small market station....

MillerKnoll

National Enterprise Account Manager

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

Graham Organization

Personal Lines Producer (Remote)

Responsibilities: Identify, qualify, and develop personal insurance opportunities with new and existing clients in person, online, by phone, and through written communication. Foster and maintain...

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Lawns of Dallas

Landscape Account Manager

As a Landscape Account Manager with Lawns of Dallas, you will make a lasting impact on our exceptional clients and staff for our high-end l Properties in North Dallas. Grow a vibrant career as you...

Equipment & Controls, Inc. is a successful and innovative Emerson Impact Partner. ECI provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to achieve our common mission of Delivering...

GEIGER

Order Execution Representative - Traffic

  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Why join us? Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating...

WDIV

Account Executive

  • WDIV
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • WDIV
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago

Graham Media Group, a leading media organization, is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Account Executive to join our dynamic sales and business development team at WDIV, a top-ranked television...

We Breathe Life into Great Buildings We will plan well, and work hard, guaranteed. Tropic Mechanical is South Florida’s premier Design-Build and Design-Assist HVAC contractor, specializing in...

Account Executive Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Explore ways to become a CEO who leads by cultivating the principles of Conscious Capitalism to drive both economic and social value. In today's world of business, executives must focus on more...
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Salary for Account Executive Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Account Executives 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
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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