Account Executive Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Executive Sales Coordinator

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest...

Sr Federal Account Manager-Civilian

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

The Role and the Team The Proofpoint Federal sales team is seeking a hungry and motivated Account Executive to target whitespace accounts in a growth territory with the Civilian side of the U.S....

Sr. Account Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Job Req ID: 26413 About Supermicro: Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data,...

Territory Account Executive - Washington DC Remote Washington, DC, US

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

The Role Square is looking for a Territory Account Executive to join our newly established field sales organization....

Remote Work

Clinical Product Specialist - Acute Care and Monitoring (VA/DC/MD)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Elevate Account Executive team clinical acumen on various aspects of Medtronic ACM Products and Technology....

Senior Solution Sales Executive - Creator Workflows - Public Sector

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow...

Strategic Account Manager, Business Services (Remote)

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

About the Business: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping...

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Account Executive

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE FINDING PEOPLE FOR JOBS, AND JOBS FOR PEOPLE....

Account Manager, Federal Systems Integrators

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Its a unique legacy of innovation thats fueled by great technologyand amazing people....

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SaaS Applications Sales Executive

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Are you a sales pro looking to excel in an exciting, large-scale arena? Oracle is a market leader in Cloud Applications because we connect thousands of companies with enterprise products they can...

Senior Solution Sales Executive - Employee Workflows

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow...

Provider Relationship Account Manager Senior - Carelon Behavioral Health

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Provider Relationship Account Manager Senior - Carelon Behavioral Health Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity,...

Global Account Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Why Join Us? As the world's leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we've assembled a global team of the most driven, creative, and innovative people....

Account Specialist - National Geographic Live

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

How Youll Contribute The National Geographic Live (NG Live) team brings the stories of National Geographic to life through unique experiences. We partner with National Geographic explorers and...

Senior Account Executive

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Senior Account Executive – Fine Art Insurance Huntington T....

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
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 District of Columbia
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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