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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Air Max HVAC

Sales Specialist (Hybrid)

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...

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Psychiatry Account Manager - Thousand Oaks, CA

  • Lundbeck
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chatsworth, CA
  • 1 day 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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, 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
  • 14 days ago
  • Rancho Palos Verdes, 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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Government Account Manager-Sacramento

  • Waste Management
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 26 days ago

I. Job Summary Uses sales skills and content knowledge to promote and assist with sales and service activities for Public Sector customers and prospects in a designated Area. Uses a consultative...

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Government Account Manager-Redding

  • Waste Management
  • Redding, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 26 days ago

I. Job Summary Uses sales skills and content knowledge to promote and assist with sales and service activities for Public Sector customers and prospects in a designated Area. Uses a consultative...

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

  • NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, 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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SLED Sr. Sales Executive - California

  • NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago

Req ID: 347717 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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Digital Sales Executive - Retail, Travel & Hospitality (Remote)

  • NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 days ago

Req ID: 364485 We are currently seeking a Digital Sales Executive - Retail, Travel & Hospitality (Remote) to join our team in San Francisco, California (US-CA), United States (US). NTT DATA...

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Account Executive, Complex Security and Fire

  • Johnson Controls
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, 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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Relief Account Manager

  • Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling! Shift: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 6-7am start Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Vacation Route: Sacramento, Roseville,...

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Account Executive, Existing Accounts

  • Pylon
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Account Executive, Existing Accounts Pylon Sales & Business Development San Francisco, CA, USA USD 250k-275k / year + Equity Posted on May 31, 2026 Apply now Location San Francisco; -; -; -; -; -; -...

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Associate Clinical Account Specialist (New Haven/Hartford, CT) - Johnson and Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology

  • 6010-Biosense Webster Inc. Legal Entity
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments...

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Specialty Account Manager - TEPEZZA (Endocrinology) - San Francisco, CA

  • Amgen
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 1 hour ago

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we...

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Clinical Account Specialist (Richmond, VA) - Johnson and Johnson MedTech - Electrophysiology

  • 6010-Biosense Webster Inc. Legal Entity
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments...

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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
58.5%
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 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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