Account Executive Jobs in Stamford, 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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Account Manager II-III - Components Division (32233)

  • Ebara Technologies
  • Danbury, CT (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Danbury, CT (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for driving direct sales of the company's products and services within an assigned territory and key accounts. The position...

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Small to Medium Business Sales Account Executive

  • Optimum Communications, Inc.
  • Bethpage, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bethpage, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 hours ago

Job Summary The Account Executive at Optimum is responsible for driving revenue by managing client accounts, building relationships and networking within assigned territory to close deals....

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Account Manager II

  • Arrow Electronics
  • Huntingtn Sta, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Huntingtn Sta, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

Account Manager II Job Description: Since 2000, SiliconExpert (~~~/) helps you make better data-driven decisions with a human-driven experience. Over 500 electrical, software and data engineers...

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Strategic Account Manager

  • Vizio
  • New Rochelle, NY (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

... VIZIOs Platform+ Services team is seeking an Account Manager (Senior Analyst, Strategic Account Management) to join their growing team. The Account Manager role is a strategic partner to the...

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Strategic Account Manager (SkinMedica) - Allergan Aesthetics - New England S.

  • AbbVie, Inc
  • Fairfield, CT (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, CT (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description About AbbVie At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio...

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Sr Relationship Manager

  • KeyBank
  • Tarrytown, NY (16 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (16 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Location: 660 White Plains Road, Tarrytown New York Job Summary The Senior Relationship Manager, Commercial serves as the primary contact and Financial Advisor for commercial clients. This...

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Senior Oncology Account Specialist Prostate Cancer White Plains, NY

  • Pfizer
  • White Plains, NY (11 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (11 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Role Summary Pfizer Commercial Oncology is introducing the world to the next era of cancer care. With a growing portfolio of novel therapies, industry-leading R&D, and a goal of delivering eight...

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Metabolic Account Specialist - Rocky Mountain

  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Tarrytown, NY (16 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (16 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Metabolic Account Specialist - Rocky Mountain Employer Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Location United States Start date May 28, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Clinical,...

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Customer Relationship Manager

  • Encon Heating & AC
  • Stratford, CT (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stratford, CT (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

The Customer Relationship Manager is a main point of contact for clients (both residential and commercial) and ENCON. The core priority of our Customer Relationship Manager is to provide peace of...

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Account Executive (U.S)

  • Unibuddy
  • New City, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • New City, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Account Executive (U.S) Unibuddy Sales & Business Development New City, NY, USA USD 95k-115k / year Posted on Dec 20, 2025 Apply now Commercial US - Remote Fully Remote Account Executive (U.S) Location...

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Senior Employee Benefit Account Executive

  • Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
  • Port Chester, NY (7 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Chester, NY (7 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

How you'll make an impact The Senior Employee Benefits Account Executive is accountable for expanding existing relationships and delivering high quality and efficient service to both internal and external...

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Account Manager

  • PowerPak Civil & Safety LLC
  • Congers, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Congers, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Inside Sales Account Manager Account Manager, covering East Coast PowerPak is growing and we have 2 additional sales position to fill in the New York Metro Area. Pay: First year on target total...

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Hepatology Account Manager - New Hyde Park, NY

  • GSK, Plc.
  • New Hyde Park, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Hyde Park, NY (22 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Site Name: USA - New York - New Hyde Park Posted Date: Apr 28 2026 Account Manager Job Summary: The Account Manager is pivotal in owning the B2B customer relationship in the largest and most...

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Senior Account Manager - Industrial Water Treatment

  • Veolia
  • Bridgeport, CT (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Company Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste...

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Entry Level Account Executive - B2B

  • Hibu
  • Nyack, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nyack, NY (19 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Are you a college student preparing to graduate and looking to kick-start a rewarding career in sales? Or have you recently graduated and are seeking a fresh opportunity to grow and thrive in...

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Demographic Data for Stamford, CT

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Stamford, CT

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Stamford, CT 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 Stamford, 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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