Account Executive Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Millwork - Day

  • Lowes
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 15 hours ago

Expand your career possibilities. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowes. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position youre interested in...

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Key Account Manager - Value Based Care Accounts, Cardiovascular and Women's Health (Florida)

  • Bayer Inc.
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're...

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Comprehensive Solutions Account Executive

  • Trane Technologies plc
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 6 days ago

As a Comprehensive Account Executive for the business with Trane, you will be the primary driver for our financially and sustainability driven solution-sales opportunities....

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Store Sales Specialist

  • REI
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago

Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love...

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Regional Account Executive (Gainesville or Ocala, FL) Gainesville, FL, USA

  • Worldpay
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 8 days ago

Regional Account Executive (Gainesville or Ocala, FL) Job Description Note: A successful candidate will reside in the Gainesville or Ocala, FL area Are you ready to write your next chapter?...

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Immunology Oncology Account Specialist- Gainesville, FL

  • LE004 Amplity Inc
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 11 days ago

Join Amplity, the full-service go-to partner of biopharma companies that delivers flexible + specialized medical + commercial services. No matter where a drug is in its lifecycle, we scale with...

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B2B Sales Representative

  • Slice Merchant Services
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 11 days ago

Excellent opportunity to join a leading, national credit card processing company that has over a decade of industry experience. Slice Merchant Services offers innovative payment processing...

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Account Executive

  • Slice Merchant Services
  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Excellent opportunity to join a leading, national credit card processing company that has over a decade of industry experience. Slice Merchant Services offers innovative payment processing...

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Key Account Manager

  • Danaher
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 12 days ago

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include Bachelor's degree with 3+ years' experience or master's degree with 2+ years' experience 3+ years of Diagnostics Sales Experience or related sales experience...

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Major Account Executive, Mid-Market Sales - Tallahassee and Gainesville FL

  • T-Mobile
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 14 days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

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The Account Executive - AHH will have a focus on growing our hemostasis and wound closure platforms With a platform focus, Account Executives will sell surgical solutions to surgeons and hospital decision...

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Account Executive

  • IQ Fiber
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 20 days ago

Position Summary: The Account Executive will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing how businesses connect and thrive in the digital age....

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Sales Specialist

  • Home Depot
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 20 days ago

Sales Specialists help customers bring their project ideas to life by offering a range of product options, providing samples, and recommending solutions—including installation and related...

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Account Executive

  • USA Today
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 22 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 22 days ago

Our Account Executive role is partnered with a post-sales team that manages campaign performance, optimizes results, and prepares reporting....

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Client Development Executive (Cox Business)

  • Cox Enterprises
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 22 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 22 days ago

Company Cox Communications, Inc. Job Family Group Sales Job Profile Client Development Executive - CCI Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work...

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Demographic Data for Gainesville, FL

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL
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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