Account Executive Jobs in Danbury, CT

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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Retail Sales Specialist

  • Riverside, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Riverside, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 hour ago

Sales Specialists provide exceptional customer service in helping our customers find a total solution both in-store and through the kiosk. You'll have our customers' needs in mind as you provide...

Chromebook Sales Specialist

  • Danbury, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 12 hours ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Best Buy 331 - Danbury, CT 06810 Overview: 2020 Companies is now hiring full-time Brand Sales Specialists representing Chromebook! Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour...

Account Executive - Screening Sales (Stamford, CT)

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description This is an opportunity to join the growing Screening and Early Detection commercial team at Guardant Health as a field-based Account Executive and work hand in hand with sales leadership...

Remote Work

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Yorktown Heights, NY (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Alt Site Territory Sales Executive - CT and Westchester County

  • Norwalk, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking...

Remote Work

Key Account Manager

  • Orange, CT (23 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange, CT (23 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Key Account Manager The salary range for this position depends on experience level ranging from $114,000 to $142,000.00 Job Summary Responsible for managing a portfolio of largest and/or most...

Account Executive

  • Norwalk, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago

As an Account Executive at Hearst Connecticut Media Group, you will be responsible for developing and managing a sales pipeline and maintaining ongoing business relationships with key advertisers....

Associate Account Manager

  • Bridgeport, CT (20 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (20 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago

The **Associate Account Manager (AAM)** is an inside sales role responsible for strategically prospecting and selling directly to existing clients in defined account books of business. This role...

National Accounts Manager

  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago

If you are a current Ruger employee, please click here to apply internally. Job Description: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. National Accounts Manager *This is a remote position About the Company: Sturm,...

Account Executive- Central

  • Milford, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Milford, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities Each territory will be covered in tandem by one Account Executive and one Account Manager....

Account Executive- Southwest

  • Milford, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Milford, CT (24 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities Each territory will be covered in tandem by one Account Executive and one Account Manager....

Small to Medium Business Account Executive

  • Bridgeport, CT (20 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (20 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Small to Medium Business Account Executive Location: Bridgeport, CT, US, 06604 Brand: Optimum Requisition #: 8955 Are you looking to Optimize your life?...

Dairy Foods Account Manager

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Dairy Foods Account Manager The Account Manager will hold management responsibility for key elements of the Land O'Lakes Dairy Foods retail portfolio within the assigned territory of Delhaize...

Account Manager

  • Norwalk, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (17 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago

At Forrester, we're trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That's why we're always looking to empower talented individuals to...

National Accounts Manager

  • Southport, CT (18 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Southport, CT (18 miles from Danbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago

If you are a current Ruger employee, please click here to apply internally. Job Description: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. National Accounts Manager About the Company: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc....

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Danbury, CT

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Danbury, CT 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 Danbury, CT
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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