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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Inside Account Executive

  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 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
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 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...

Power Equipment Sales Specialist

  • Somerset, KY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 9 hours ago

About us Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a people first...

Major & Strategic Account Executive Clinical Decision Support

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 15 hours ago

**Position Overview:** The Major & Strategic Account Executive is a sales expert with responsibility to secure and grow large strategic hospitals and health systems....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Specialty Account Manager, Migraine (Louisville, KY)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic...

The Sr Account Executive is responsible for increasing our footprint and meeting quota attainment....

Remote Work

B2B Sales Account Executives - Mobility

  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago

As a B2B Sales Account Executive - Mobility, you'll work with AT&T's cutting-edge business products and services focusing on our mobility solutions. The goal?...

Oncology Account Manager - Louisville, KY

  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago

Corcept is leading the way in the research and development of cortisol modulators, molecules that regulate cortisol activity at the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). To date, we have discovered more...

Account Manager, Discrete

  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better...

National Account Executive

  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 hours ago

We're looking for a National Account Executive tosupport our mission and exciting growth....

Regional Sales Executive

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 18 hours ago

Position: Regional Sales Executive Reports to: VP of Sales and Preconstruction Department: Sales Status: Regular Full-Time Position - Exempt/Salary Position Value Proposition As the Regional Sales...

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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
58.3%
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 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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