Account Executive Jobs in Santa Monica, 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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Air Max HVAC

Sales Specialist (Hybrid)

  • Air Max HVAC
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Air Max HVAC
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Position Overview: We are seeking a high-performing Sales Manager to support our in-home sales team in real time. This role is critical to our sales process—you will be the go-to decision-maker...

Hybrid

Psychiatry Account Manager - Thousand Oaks, CA

  • Lundbeck
  • Chatsworth, CA (19 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chatsworth, CA (19 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Territory: Thousand Oaks, CA - Psychiatry Target city for territory is Thousand Oaks - will consider candidates who live within 40 miles of territory boundaries with access to a major airport....

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Business Development Executive

  • FM
  • Woodland Hills, CA (12 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (12 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk...

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Senior Account Executive (South Bay)

  • Waste Management
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (19 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (19 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary The Senior Account Executive (SAE) role is responsible for prospecting and closing sales to new customers to achieve budgeted sales goals....

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IT Sales/Managed Services Sr Sales Executive - Healthcare Payer (Remote CA )

  • NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 374246 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking...

Remote Hybrid

Fire Sales Specialist

  • Cintas
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Requisition Number: 227596 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Sales Specialist for Cintas Fire Protection. Responsibilities include selling our products and services to new customers,...

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LA Kings - Account Executive, Membership Sales

  • Los Angeles Kings
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Los Angeles Kings seek a Membership Sales Account Executive....

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Diagnostic Sales Specialist - Los Angeles

  • Hologic
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

When presented with an obstacle, do you find another route? Are you a natural hunter who can seek opportunities? Are you passionate about medical diagnostics? If you answered yes to all the above,...

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Business Development (Sales) Executive

  • Hearst Television, Inc.
  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Business Development (Sales) Executive Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is seeking a Business Development Executive with extensive national sales experience developing content-driven digital...

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Account Manager - Valet Parking Operations - Westdrift Hotel

  • Towne Park
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

At Towne Park, its more than a job, you can make an impact. A career with us is rewarding in more ways than one. As a hospitality services company, our commitment is to create smiles by delivering...

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Global Account Director, Consumer

  • UTi/DSV
  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

executive sponsor and keep the sponsor engaged in the account Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in logistics and supply chain management Minimum 5 years of recent...

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Sales Specialist

  • REI
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love...

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Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time (Bilingual Spanish)-$20.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Spectrum
  • Bell Gardens, CA (17 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bell Gardens, CA (17 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 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. We offer part-time work with full-time...

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Bilingual Retail Sales Specialist - $20.00 per hour

  • Spectrum
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 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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Business Sales Executive

  • AT&T
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

We are excited to offer a $5,500 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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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Santa Monica, 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 Monica, 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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