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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Full Time - Sales Specialist - ProServices - Day

  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 7 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Pro Sales Specialist, you will be a guide and consultant for every Pro customer who walks through our doors. Every single day, Pro Customers are building, maintaining,...

Inside Account Executive

  • Louisville, KY
  • 21 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 21 hours ago

We're looking for an Inside Account Executive to support our mission and exciting growth....

Account Specialist

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

Applied Industrial Technologies is currently seeking an Account Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll get to flex your muscles by planning, implementing, and executing target industry...

Loan Sales Specialist

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

Account Manager - Cincinnati Metro Area

  • Erlanger, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Erlanger, KY
  • 1 day ago

Account Manager - Erlanger, KY - across the river from Cincinnati, OH Position Summary: The Human Nutrition division of Archer Daniels Midland is searching for a Central Sales Account Manager....

Account Executive, SMB Team Sales - Middletown & New Haven, CT

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job title Account Executive, SMB Team Sales - Louisville, KY Position Type Full Time Date Posted 2025-06-12 Brand T-Mobile USA, Inc....

Insurance Sales Executive - Personal Lines

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

Top 100 Agency for 2024 Best Agencies to Work for in 2024 by the Insurance Journal Big I Best Practices Agency in 2023 Direct access to 20+ carriers for personal, farm, and commercial insurance...

Remote Work

Senior Account Executive

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago

INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)** As an Enterprise Senior Account Executive, you will be responsible for generating your own leads, identifying and cultivating new business...

Strategic Account Manager II

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

Why Valvoline Global Operations? At Valvoline Global Operations, we're proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we've never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world's first...

Credentialing Account Manager

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago

Credentialing Account Manager (remote)** **This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States.** **Summary:** The Credentialing Account Manager oversees the end-to-end...

Business Banking Relationship Manager

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Account Executive

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

Position Overview The Account Executive successfully manages relationships with dozens of local and regional businesses, protects and grows the revenue base, identifies and creates new business opportunities...

Sales Account Manager

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Develop and implements strategies to maintain and/or expand sales and promote Estes transportation services within an assigned territory Provide reports on the sales activities for a...

Full Time - Sales Specialist - Millwork - Day

  • Mayfield, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Mayfield, KY
  • 1 day ago

Expand your career possibilities. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe's. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you're interested in...

Full Time - Sales Specialist - Cabinets - Day

  • Paducah, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 1 day ago

Expand your career possibilities. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe's. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you're interested in...

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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
5.1%
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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