Account Executive Jobs in San Diego, 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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MillerKnoll

Channel Sales Executive

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...

Sales Account Executive

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Account Executive, SMB Team Sales - San Diego, CA

  • San Diego, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • moments ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

Account Executive, Screening - La Jolla, CA

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago

This is an opportunity to join the growing Screening and Early Detection commercial team at Guardant Health as a field-based Account Executive and work hand in hand with sales leadership to help set...

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Sales Account Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

San Diego, California Sales Account Manager Pay from $80,000 to $110,000 per year Uline, a name millions of businesses across North America know and trust, is looking for an experienced Sales...

Strategic Account Executive

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Strategic Account Executive to join our team....

Digital Account Executive

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Digital Account Executives are responsible for driving sustainable growth in Siemens' Digital Business through expanding digital services and solutions and developing new customers....

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Account Executive - Mid-Market IM

  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Were looking for energetic individuals wanting to advance their Sales career as an Account Executive on our Investment Manager Mid-Market Sales Team!...

Territory Account Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 hours ago

San Diego, California Sales Account Manager Pay from $80,000 to $110,000 per year Uline, a name millions of businesses across North America know and trust, is looking for an experienced Sales...

Retail Account Executive

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Account Executive, you will be part of a founding team that is transforming the way convenience stores, grocery stores, and bottle shops operate....

Account Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization....

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

B2B Sales Account Executive - Mobility

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Our B2B Sales Account Executives - Fiber earn a base between $48,300 - $72,500 + $30,000 with a total target compensation of $78,300 - $102,500....

Oncology Account Manager - San Diego, CA

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Corcept is leading the way in the research and development of cortisol modulators, molecules that regulate cortisol activity at the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). To date, we have discovered more...

New Logo Enterprise Account Executive

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The New Logo Account Executive is a pivotal role to ensuring ServiceNow's continued growth....

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in San Diego, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.3%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
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 Diego, 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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