Account Executive Jobs in Santa Ana, 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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Psychiatry Account Manager - Long Beach, CA

  • Lundbeck
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Territory: Long Beach, CA - Psychiatry Target cities for territory are Long Beach and Huntington Beach- will consider candidates who live within 40 miles of territory boundaries with access to a...

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Account Executive, Complex Security and Fire

  • Johnson Controls
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon...

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Account Manager

  • Fortive
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

About the job An Account Manager is responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities within established and new accounts in a geographically dispersed territory. Account Managers...

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Account Executive

  • Terminix
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

What do our Account Executives do?...

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Strategic Account Manager

  • Curtiss-Wright
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Strategic Account Manager South- Central Territory Our Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division is hiring a Strategic Account Manager for our South-Central territory! The Strategic Account Manager is...

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Lead Business Sales Executive

  • AT&T
  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

We are excited to offer a $8,000 sign-on bonus to join our dynamic Sales team. Build a more connected world by transforming the sales experience and helping customers and products unite. Our Sales...

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Strategic Account Manager

  • Eastvale, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Eastvale, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Strategic Account Manager Role Summary At Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., we are seeking a Strategic Account Manager to support continued sales growth across the automotive, RV, and marine...

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Bilingual Retail Sales Specialist - $20/hr

  • Spectrum
  • West Covina, CA (22 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • West Covina, CA (22 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $20.00 along with lucrative commission and incentives for targeted hourly earnings of $25.40/hour or $52,832.00 annually. Top performers in...

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Territory Account Manager (Huntington Beach, CA) - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Vision

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 20 hours 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...

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Territory Account Manager

  • Syneos Health, Inc
  • Westminster, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Westminster, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Description The Account Manager plays a critical role in owning and advancing B2B relationships within the largest and most complex healthcare delivery networks, including health systems (HSs),...

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Account Manager L2- Retail Media

  • Albertsons Company Inc.
  • Fullerton, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Fullerton, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons...

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Client Relations Specialist

  • Protective Life Corporation
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Assist in the response to incoming calls from agencies, providing problem resolution by acting as a liaison between the Account Executive, CRM, and the client....

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Drug Monitoring Account Executive

  • Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

The Drug Monitoring Account Executive is responsible for closing new business in the specialized testing market....

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Precious Metals: Account Executives (Remote Position)

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As an Account Executive, you will play a crucial role in educating our customers and ensuring the smooth operation of the sales process....

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Client Account Manager

  • Elavon
  • La Palma, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Palma, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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Demographic Data for Santa Ana, CA

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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