Account Executive Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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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The N2 Company

Advertising Manager

  • The N2 Company
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • The N2 Company
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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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LGG Industrial

Account Manager

  • LGG Industrial
  • Benicia, CA (15 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • LGG Industrial
  • Benicia, CA (15 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 days ago

sales experience University degree in engineering, business or related area of study preferred; will consider equivalent work experience Ability to use sales process to uncover customer objections/...

Client Services Manager

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Walnut Creek, 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...

Building Automation Solutions Sales Executive

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • moments ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

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Digital Account Executive

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

Digital Account Executives are responsible for driving sustainable growth in Siemens' Digital Business through expanding digital services and solutions and developing new customers....

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Sales Account Manager, Pharma Colors, West Coast

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

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER, PHARMA COLORS, West Coast At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem...

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Regional Product Specialist, Lexington Builders Risk

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

Regional Product Specialist, Lexington Builders Risk Lexington has an opportunity for a Regional Production Specialist on the U.S. Builders Risk team specializing in underwriting primary, shared...

National Sales Executive

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 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...

Account Manager- Technology & Life Science Practice - Western

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 11 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 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 (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 19 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...

Demographic Data for Walnut Creek, CA

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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