Account Executive Jobs in Lexington, KY

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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Retail Sales Specialist - Lauren Missy, South Coast Plaza - Full Time

  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 hours ago

Id : REQ_575831, Title : Retail Sales Specialist - Lauren Missy, South Coast Plaza - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...043,...

B2B Sales Account Executive

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 hours ago

As a B2B Sales Account Executive - Fiber, you'll work at the intersection of people and technology, proactively selling AT&T's pre-deployed fiber-based broadband network assets to small business and...

B2B Sales Account Executive - Mobility

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 hours ago

Our B2B Sales Account Executive - Mobility earns a base between $38,800 - $77,600 + commission with a total target compensation of $83,800 - $122,600....

Inside Account Executive

  • Lexington, KY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 19 hours ago

Executive positions Relevant Industries: Proficient at desktop computer use and appropriate applications Knowledge and proficiency at CRM, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Some College or Equivalent Ability...

Strategic Account Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 19 hours ago

Strategic Account Manager Purpose /Summary: The Strategic Account Manager SAM manages the sales relationship for existing large contracts/programs with a goal of growing revenue and margin. The...

Cortex Cloud Sales Specialist, Enterprise

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a...

Account Representative

  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 1 day ago

A client of ours located in Georgetown, Kentucky in the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking an Account Representative to join their team. This position is responsible for maintaining a...

Sales Account Executive

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Due to the continued rapid growth of our Electronic Security group, we are currently seeking an Account Executive to help us to further expand our business....

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Sales Executive Lab Analytical Instrumentation

  • Winchester, KY (18 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Winchester, KY (18 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 7 days ago

Sales Executive Lab Analytical Instrumentation Job Employer Name:SpiderID: 13884665 Location: Winchester, KentuckyDate Posted: 11/13/2024 Wage: 90k to 180kCategory: Sales/Demonstrators Job Code:...

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Account Manager - Residential

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for developing, managing and growing a portfolio of customers within a designated territory. Outside Sales Representatives are responsible for...

Regional Account Manager - Midwest

  • Lexington, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 9 days ago

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having...

Retail Sales Specialist - Verizon

  • Lexington, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 9 days ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist for Verizon products at Best Buy, youll engage customers using relationship skills to make sales, drive profitable growth and achieve individual goals. Youll maintain...

AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $18.00, along with lucrative commission and incentives for targeted hourly earnings of $22.05/hour. We offer part-time work with full-time...

Data Center Specialist, National Accounts Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 11 days ago

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing....

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Lexington, KY

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Lexington, KY 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 Lexington, KY
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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