Account Executive Jobs in Naperville, IL

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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Outside Sales Regional Account Manager - Industrial Service and Repair

  • Midlothian, IL (22 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Midlothian, IL (22 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

sales experience of service and repair, with preference given to experience within electronics, hydraulics, robotics, servos, and/or mechanical components....

Catering Sales Executive

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

JOB SUMMARY Handles social and local corporate catering opportunities that are above the parameters of the Group Sales teams within the Sales Office and come directly to the property (e.g., 150...

Loan Sales Specialist

  • Downers Grove, IL (6 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (6 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for lifes expenses. In this role, our team members...

Director - National Accounts

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

and Requirements The Director - National Accounts will be responsible for the execution of national client retention and growth strategy (cross-sell) for our National Accounts, consistent with...

KAM - Key Acct Mgr - Chicago, IL

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (7 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (7 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

About RS Group Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance,...

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SAP Concur - Client Success Manager - Strategic (Tempe)

  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

We help the world run better At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every...

US Sales Analyst

  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY: The US Sales Analyst role will drive sales performance throughout the US sales organization by helping to standardize and improve the use of sales processes, tools and data with the...

Inside Sales Account Executive - Schaumburg

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Successful Inside Sales Account Executives are capable of creating their own activity via the phone and constantly looking for that next sale....

Chromebook Sales Specialist

  • Burbank, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burbank, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Best Buy 311 - Burbank, IL 60459 Overview: 2020 Companies is now hiring full-time Brand Sales Specialists representing Chromebook! Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour...

Account Executive

  • Elgin, IL (17 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elgin, IL (17 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

We are now seeking a full-time, Entry Level Account Executive to join our team and grow with us. Prior sales experience is not required!...

Field Sales Account Executive

  • Lombard, IL (9 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lombard, IL (9 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Position Summary In this role, the Field Account Executive (FAE) is primarily responsible to facilitate customer and prospect meetings in order to identify and sell Concentras suite...

Account Manager - Truck Transport

  • Lombard, IL (9 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lombard, IL (9 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time Description Auto Driveaway Systems, LLC, one of the largest professional driveaway companies in the US, is seeking an energetic, customer-focused Account Manager of Truck...

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Marketing Account Manager a Mortgage - 25597

  • Rosemont, IL (19 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemont, IL (19 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Rosemont, Illinois, United States Job Description Wintrust Mortgage was founded in 1981 to help customers achieve the American dream of homeownership and has...

Account Executive

  • Aurora, IL (6 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, IL (6 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As an Account Executive (AE) you will be accountable for new business development, actively hunting new business and managing a portfolio of active accounts....

Enterprise Account Manager 1

  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

Demographic Data for Naperville, IL

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Naperville, IL

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Naperville, IL 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 Naperville, IL
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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