Account Executive Jobs in California

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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Join Our Team as a Commercial Insurance Sales Agent! Are you a motivated individual with a passion for sales and insurance? Vision Alliance Insurance Services, Inc. is seeking a dynamic commercial...

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Enterprise Account Executive ( BDR / CSR )

As a result, our Account Executives prospect to true Enterprise companies, nationally, from day one....

pawTree

Direct Sales Pet Products

  • pawTree
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • pawTree
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 days ago

As an independent pawTree petPro, you'll have the opportunity to turn your love for pets into a rewarding career. You will promote and sell pawTree's exclusive line of pet nutrition, grooming, and...

Field Sales Executive

  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for a driven, energetic, and persistent Outside Sales Representative (OSR) to help us expand our fast-growing business within a defined sales territory. As an OSR, you will be on...

Sr. Enterprise Account Manager, Software, Internet and Model Providers

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

As AWS continues to rapidly grow, we seek experienced and talented Account Managers to own, operate and help define GTM strategy for a named set of accounts within Enterprise customers. These...

Advertising Account Executive II (Cox Media)

  • Coronado, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Coronado, CA
  • 45+ days ago

We're looking for an Advertising Account Executive who loves astonishing clients with a robust portfolio of services in a collaborative and fast-paced sales environment....

Commercial Sales Account Executive

  • San Leandro, CA
  • 29 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA
  • 29 days ago

Job Description What you will do The Commercial Sales Account Executive is responsible for promoting and selling Johnson Controls Security services and technology within an assigned territory, leveraging...

Major Account Executive, Generalist, Spectrum Business

  • Gilroy, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Gilroy, CA
  • 7 hours ago

As a Major Account Executive Generalist at Spectrum Business, you can do that....

Sales Account Executive - Fremont

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description: The Account Executive develops and manages a portfolio of customers in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) within a specific geographical area....

Sales Account Executive

  • Rocklin, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rocklin, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description: The Account Executive develops and manages a portfolio of customers in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) within a specific geographical area....

Sales Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Account Executive

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Experience with Applied Epic or similar agency management software Strong organizational skills- ability to discern priority and initiative....

Relationship Manager - Middle Market

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Relationship Manager, Middle Market The Relationship Manager is responsible for new business development, portfolio management and underwriting to support the needs of the group. This role will...

Medical Sales Specialist

  • Ventura, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ventura, CA
  • 6 hours ago

R10074793 Medical Sales Specialist (Open) Location: Ventura, CA - North Ventura - Filling industrialBakersfield, CA - Meany - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are...

Sales Executive, Drayage

  • Carson, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Carson, CA
  • 7 hours ago

If you are in the logistics industry, have a proven track record of success, and are passionate about sales, this may be the opportunity for you! Well known leader in the transportation industry...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.3%
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 California
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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