Account Executive Jobs in Hoover, AL

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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Remote Account Manager

  • Mountain Brook, AL (5 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (5 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 15 hours ago

Executive and Management opportunities What sets this role apart?...

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Retail Sales Specialist - Verizon

  • Hoover, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist for Verizon products at Best Buy, youll engage customers using relationship skills to make sales, drive profitable growth and achieve individual goals. Youll maintain...

Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time - $18.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Do you have a passion for connecting with people and driving sales? As a Retail Sales Specialist at Spectrum, you'll be the face of our company, promoting and selling our diverse portfolio of...

B2B and B2C Remote Sales Specialist

  • Mountain Brook, AL (5 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (5 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago

B2B and B2C Remote Sales Specialist Choate Agency Mountain Brook, AL, US 3 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Part-time Remote Quick Job description Full Job Description About Us : At the Choate...

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Sr. Consumer Loan Specialist - Sales Customer Service

  • Center Point, AL (16 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Center Point, AL (16 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Overview & Responsibilities Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing financial services company that rewards performance and gives back to its community? If so, please read on!...

Personal Lines Account Manager

  • Gardendale, AL (20 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gardendale, AL (20 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago

EPIC and CSR 24) Maintains healthy working relationship with underwriters, carriers and other stakeholders On occasion, may work with Accounting Department to reconcile accounting discrepancies Keeps...

Regional Clinical Sales Specialist - Birmingham, AL & Atlanta, GA - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Orth

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Birmingham, US-AL Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Regional Clinical Sales Specialist - Birmingham, AL & Atlanta, GA - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Orth At Johnson & Johnson,we believe...

Mood Neuroscience Sales Specialist, Birmingham, AL - Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Job title Mood Neuroscience Sales Specialist, Birmingham, AL - Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Function Pharmaceutical Sales Sub function Sales - Neuroscience (Commission) Category Analyst,...

Territory Account Manager - BIRMINGHAM, AL

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Site Name: USA - Alabama - Birmingham Posted Date: Jul 1 2025 ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for...

Lead Global Key Account Manager - F&B

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Lead Global Key Account Manager - F&B + Apply Now + Start applying with LinkedIn + **Please wait...** Job Description **_Would you like to be a part of our Global Key Account Management team for...

Regional Clinical Sales Specialist - Birmingham, AL & Atlanta, GA - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Orthopaedics

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

Account Executive II - ProAssurance Agency

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago

The responsibility of the Account Executive II is to grow a book of business by selling professional and/or commercial lines products to prospects and providing best-in-class service to existing clients...

Account Executive - Indirect Retail

  • Mountain Brook, AL (5 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (5 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 2 days ago

If so, working as an Account Executive on our fast-paced Retail Partners sales team may be right for you....

Account Executive/Marketing Strategy Lead

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Do you understand the business to business sales process? Can you build relationships with business owners and successfully create a desire for them to do business with you? Do you have a passion...

Commercial Lines Senior Account Manager

  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (6 miles from Hoover, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Support Producer and Marketing Account Executives in managing larger and/or more complex accounts. Our future colleague....

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Hoover, AL

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Hoover, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
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 Hoover, AL
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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