Account Executive Jobs in Iowa

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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WHO ARE YOU? You enjoy being the go-to-person for sales teams when they need support with managing and processing RFP responses and customer contracts. You can easily manage multiple projects and...

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Sales Account Executive

  • Coralville, IA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 4 hours ago

Job Description: The Account Executive develops and manages a portfolio of customers in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) within a specific geographical area....

Account Manager- Employee Benefits

  • Davenport, IA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 5 hours ago

Overview As experts in protecting what matters most to businesses and individuals, were looking to bring on our next Account Manager to support our Employee Benefits department and deliver...

National Accounts Manager, Life

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 hours ago

National Accounts Manager, Life Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company - 3.1 Des Moines, IA Job Details 16 hours ago Benefits Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Management CFP...

Corporate Account Manager

  • Missouri Valley, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Missouri Valley, IA
  • 9 hours ago

About the Company For over 60 years, Branding Iron Holdings ("BIH") has been producing high quality beef and pork products while delivering customized solutions to the food service and retail...

Account Executive

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 9 hours ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $29k - $50k Per Year Account Executive Nexstar Media Group Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales...

Account Executive III, Sales

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 9 hours ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $29k - $50k Per Year Account Executive III, Sales Nexstar Media Group Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of...

Retail Sales Specialist

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 10 hours ago

Job Shift: Flex Hours Job Identification: 46535 Job Category: Retail Stores Job Schedule: Part time On-site Sales Specialists provide exceptional customer service in helping our customers find a...

Clinical Diabetes Sales Specialist - Des Moines

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 15 hours ago

GROW WITH US: Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We'd love...

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Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Account Executive, OnMedia

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 21 hours ago

Position Overview: The OnMedia Account Executive professionally represents the company to create and maintain business relationships in the local community....

Sales Specialist

  • IA
  • 1 day ago
  • IA
  • 1 day ago

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, well give you what you need to make it...

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Account Manager - Commercial Lines

  • Davenport, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 1 day ago

About HUB In a rapidly changing world, HUB advises businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. As one of the worlds largest insurance brokers, our focus is dedicated to...

Paraplanner / Client Relationship Manager - Keokuk, Iowa

  • Keokuk, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Keokuk, IA
  • 1 day ago

Step into an instrumental role. Help conduct the smooth operation of a fast-pacedand friendlyfinancial planning practice. Work as an employee of an independent advisor franchisee with a financial...

Key Account Manager (RNG/Biogas)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

About Us** We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies....

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Iowa

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.3%
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 Iowa
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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