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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Account Executive - MarianaTek - Spanish Speaking

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

Job Description Join our Mariana Tek division as an Account Executive to make a real impact every day....

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Strategic Account Manager - Stellarus, Sr. Principal

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Your Role The Customer Experience organization is responsible for ensuring Stellarus' most critical customers achieve measurable, sustained value from the platform and maintain long-term trust and...

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Google (AGBG) Mid Market Sales Account Executive

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

Job Description WHO WE ARE: A leading partner to the world's major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google. The formation of Accenture Cloud First, with a $3 billion investment over...

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Senior Sales Executive

  • Gaylord Hotels
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Acts as the on-property liaison for group sales within the pre-defined peak room parameters for Property Sales. Contracts and closes group business in addition to conducting site...

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Flow Cytometry Instrument Sales Specialist

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do meaningful work, that makes a positive...

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Account Executive - Global Enterprise Sales, Southern CA

  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Your Impact As an Account Executive at Cisco, you'll manage a growth target for an assigned territory using a channel go to market distribution model....

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Key Account Manager - Bone Health - Southern California (San Diego, Hawaii)

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

Partners closely with Market Access Team Account Executives in shared accounts. Identifies and resolves contracting/membership/channel issues....

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Account Manager - Residential

  • Lowes
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Your Impact The Residential Account Manager is responsible for developing, managing and growing a portfolio of customers within a designated territory. Account Managers are responsible for...

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Majors Account Account Executive

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

Were looking for an Majors Account Executive who has a consistent track record of exceeding quota via net new account acquisition, plus some account management experience with expansion and renewals...

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Account Executive

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

Now Hiring: Account Executive B2B Software Sales Drive net-new business by prospecting, presenting, and closing mid-market clients (50+ employees) within an assigned territory Build and manage relationships...

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JR Sales Account Executive: Retail Brand Strategy Firm

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

ChicExecs Retail Brand Strategy Firm: Our thriving and experienced company is in need of self-motivated and driven sales staff. From media recognition, store placement, social media, celebrity...

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Sales Executive

  • Kyriba
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

software sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding quota Demonstrated success selling complex SaaS solutions to C-level executives (CFO, Treasurer, VP Finance) Strong understanding of...

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Emerging Middle Market Relationship Manager, Director

  • BMO (Bank of Montreal)
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Application Deadline: 06/29/2026 Address: 4180 La Jolla Village Dr. Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America and the 4th largest commercial lender...

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Client Success Manager ll- Dedicated

  • Lytx
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

At Lytx, we're passionate about our work and encouraged to help make our roadways safer. Want to be involved in the ongoing building and improvement of our client experience and operational...

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Account Executive, Parkinsons Disease I/II - Orange County, CA

  • AbbVie
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

Executive (AE) is responsible for maximizing business opportunities with approved on-market products (drug device combination) for the Parkinson's Franchise....

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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
58.5%
Master's Degree
17.7%
High School or GED
8.2%
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 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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