Account Executive Jobs in Torrance, 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
  • Lakewood, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day 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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Senior Account Executive (South Bay)

  • Waste Management
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (5 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (5 miles from Torrance, 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 (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, 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...

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Account Executive, Complex Security and Fire

  • Johnson Controls
  • Huntington Beach, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (20 miles from Torrance, 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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Sales Executive

  • Marriott
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • moments ago

Drives revenue to achieve Hotel's topline goals for each of their represented hotels by proactively soliciting all business segments; to include new business from small business accounts, sourcing...

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Account Manager-Supplements

  • Kerry Group
  • Commerce, CA (14 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Commerce, CA (14 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • moments ago

Requisition ID 64226 Position Type (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement #LI-Remote About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical...

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Residential Sales Specialist

  • Rentokil
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • moments ago

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global...

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Employee Benefits - Executive Account Manager

  • Selby Jennings
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • moments ago

Executive for their assigned clients....

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Account Manager, Shows

  • Yondr
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

At Yondr, we believe in the power of presence. Our mission is to create phone-free spaces that deepen human connection and elevate shared experiences. We partner with artists, educators, and...

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Strategic Account Manager - Stellarus, Sr. Principal

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 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
  • Culver City, CA (12 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Culver City, CA (12 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 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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National Accounts Director- Services

  • Eaton Corporation
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Profile Summary The National Account Director leads Eaton's Services National Accounts organization, driving order growth, sales performance, profitability, and customer experience across critical...

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Senior Account Manager, Immunology- Long Beach, CA

  • Galderma
  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services...

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Account Director, Costco Wholesale

  • Fabletics
  • El Segundo, CA (7 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (7 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Description Fabletics is currently looking for an Account Director, Costco Wholesale. How do you fit in? The Account Director will own and operate the Costco business for Fabletics end-to-end....

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Strategic Account Manager - Los Angeles

  • Sight Sciences
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Overview: The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for the sale and ongoing support of the Company's product(s) in the US Ophthalmology Teaching Institutions, Veteran Affair Hospitals and...

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Demographic Data for Torrance, CA

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Torrance, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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