Account Executive Jobs in Kentucky

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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HVAC Owner Account Executive

  • Louisville, KY
  • 24 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 24 days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Sales and Campaign Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Informing Account Executives and customers about the current status of advertising campaigns....

Product Support Specialist- Sales

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 hour ago

Job Summary To gain exposure to all aspects of the Sales Representative position, contribute to efforts to grow clinical product programs in a designated territory. Assist sales partners in...

Home Health Account Executive

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 1 hour ago

We are hiring a Home Health Account Executive At Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the...

Full Time - Sales Specialist - Flooring - Day

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 hour ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet. Your sales expertise can help customers find the products they need and encourage them to...

SAS in Walmart - Retail Sales Specialist

  • Hazard, KY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hazard, KY
  • 2 hours ago

Why us? SAS Retail Services is part of the largest retail services company in the US, working with major consumer brands in Walmart stores in your area. We display it, we move it, and we track it!...

OEM Account Executive

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 6 hours ago

Location:** Remote, United States **Employment Type:** FullTime **Location Type:** Remote **Department** Sales, Global Sales **Compensation:** $158.9K $186.8K Offers Equity Offers Commission _At...

Strategic Account Director, Oncology

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 6 hours ago

About Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions: Cardinal Health's pharmaceutical segment operates the world's largest network of nuclear pharmacies and is expanding its positron emission tomography...

Key Account Manager

  • Covington, KY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Covington, KY
  • 10 hours ago

FRAUD ALERT: Please note that DSV will never request a chat interview or solicit funds from applicants or employees through its interviewing and hiring process. We do not require any form of...

Account Executive- Core Commercial Sales

  • Louisville, KY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 10 hours 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 Sales Specialist - TCL Devices

  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 11 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist for our TCL devices, youll engage with customers to understand their needs, preferences and budget while providing expert service and recommendations. Youll maintain...

Client Relations Executive

  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 hours ago

Responsibilities At VNA Health at Home, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. As a Client Registration Support Associate you'll engage in a range of...

Begins to communicate directly with clients and carriers, with approval from the Account Executive or Advisor/Client Executive....

Remote Work

Account Representative

  • Fort Mitchell, KY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fort Mitchell, KY
  • 14 hours ago

Rumpke is a family owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling...

Vaccines Account Executive - South Eastern KY

  • Pikeville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Pikeville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Vaccines Account Executive For more than 140 years, GSK has pioneered novel research methods and technologies to help protect people from infectious diseases....

Remote Work

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Kentucky

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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