Account Executive Jobs in Port Allen, LA

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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Account Executive, SMB Team Sales-Baton Rouge

  • T-Mobile
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 14 hours ago

Executive, SMB sales role....

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Account Manager

  • United Health Group
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 14 hours ago

'A Day in the Life' video Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're part of a collaborative effort to serve behavioral health and addiction treatment...

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Consumer Lending Sales Specialist - Full Time

  • Advance America
  • Baton Rouge, LA (12 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (12 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 15 hours ago

Brand: Advance America Address : 3045 Government Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States - 70806 Bi-Lingual Spanish is a plus!! Since 1997, Advance America has helped millions of hardworking...

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Branch Sales Specialist Part Time 30 PLAQUEMINE BRANCH

  • Grainger
  • Plaquemine, LA (18 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plaquemine, LA (18 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Work Location Type : Onsite Req Number 331417 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the...

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Route Sales Specialist

  • Bimbo Bakeries USA
  • Port Allen, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Allen, LA
  • 3 days ago

Route Sales Specialist Bimbo Bakeries USA - 3.8 Port Allen, LA Job Details $24.76 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications...

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Account Manager

  • Ecolab Inc.
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 5 days ago

As the industry leader in water technology, we're growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world's most vital resource. Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks...

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Clinical Account Executive-Home Health

  • United Health Group
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 5 days ago

As a Clinical Account Executive (CAE), you will work within a facility or physician's office to coordinate care for all home health or hospice referrals to the agency beginning with the initial referral...

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Loan Sales Specialist

  • OneMain
  • Baker, LA (13 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baker, LA (13 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 6 days 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...

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Account Executive - Hospice

  • Agape Care Group
  • Pride, LA (24 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pride, LA (24 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 7 days ago

Join Our Team as an Account Executive Are you a relationship-driven healthcare sales professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in your community?...

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Account Manager

  • Republic Services
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Account Manager is responsible for proactively maintaining and retaining relationships with existing customers for permanent commercial and industrial waste services in an...

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Instrumentation Sales Specialist

  • John H. Carter
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 9 days ago

Drive account sales to meet Manufacturer and JHC Develop sales initiatives to provide goal gap closure at your managed accounts. Work in close conjunction with and follow up on, the JHC sales...

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Account Manager - General Line

  • Ingersoll Rand
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 11 days ago

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree 4+ years' experience in an industrial sales business setting or successful completion of the Ingersoll Rand Sales Development Program (SDP)....

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Millwork - Day

  • Lowes
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 12 days ago

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

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Sales Account Manager

  • Belfour Property Restoration
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 13 days ago

Qualified candidates will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with customers and overseeing sales. As a Sales account manager, you should work to satisfy customers' needs and...

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B2B Sales Representative

  • Slice Merchant Services
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (9 miles from Port Allen, LA)
  • 13 days ago

Return to list of jobs Print Job Order Opens in new window Share More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in 2nd Regional Labor Market Area, Baton Rouge $22k - $52k Per Year B2B Sales...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Port Allen, LA

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Port Allen, LA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.5%
Master's Degree
17.7%
High School or GED
8.2%
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 Port Allen, LA
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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