Account Executive Jobs in San Francisco, 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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As the nation's leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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Client Services Manager

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Introduction Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless...

National Sales Executive

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Overview Identifying Lenders, Loan Agents and Brokers who can direct title and escrow business by building relationships and creating value through service and technology. Achieves maximum sales...

Enterprise Account Executive

  • Belmont, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Belmont, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Were currently looking for: A validated Enterprise Account Executive contributor to join our multifaceted Enterprise Accounts segment driving sales in the Southeast territory at the Enterprise level...

Account Manager- Technology & Life Science Practice - Western

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Account Manager - OA09HN Associate Account Manager - OA10FN Were determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here...

Technical Account Manager, Key Accounts

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago

About Rippling Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses,...

Regional Account Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago

About Odaseva: Odaseva helps Salesforce enterprises protect and secure their most valuable asset - data. With the Odaseva Enterprise Data Security Platform, data-driven enterprises can secure...

Deposit Sales Relationship Manager

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Immediate opening for Deposit Sales/Relationship Manager with a very successful regional financial institution. Focus is to generate core deposits and establish deposit management relationships....

SLED Account Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity As a SLED Account Manager at Nutanix, you will be an essential part of our SLED West sales team. Your main responsibility will be to sell...

Senior Solution Sales Specialist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Company DescriptionAbout CyberArk: CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), is the global leader in Identity Security. Centered on privileged access management, CyberArk provides the most comprehensive security...

Strategic Account Manager II

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Introduction** A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into industry-leading solutions. We are an infinitely curious team, always seeking...

Senior Enterprise Account Executive - Audio Visual

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 hours ago

The Senior Account Executive will be responsible for identifying and executing Diversified's Workplace Solutions within centric markets....

Mid-Market Account Executive (Digital Native - San Francisco)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 hours ago

As we continue our rapid global expansion, we are looking for goals and people-oriented Account Executives to join the team and maximize the phenomenal market opportunity that exists for CAST AI....

Senior Group Sales Executive

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Francisco, 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...

Oncology Account Manager - San Francisco, CA

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 hours 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...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in San Francisco, 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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, 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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