Account Executive Jobs in Louisiana

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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Commercial Security Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Metairie, LA
  • 12 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 12 days ago

The Commercial Account Executive is responsible for securing profitable sales and upgrades to new, existing and discontinued Johnson Controls Security Commercial customers while improving customer satisfaction...

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Loan Sales Specialist

  • OneMain
  • Hammond, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hammond, LA
  • 6 hours 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, SMB Team Sales- New Orleans

  • T-Mobile
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 hours ago

Executive, SMB sales role....

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Account Executive, SMB Team Sales-Baton Rouge

  • T-Mobile
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 hours ago

Executive, SMB sales role....

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Account Manager

  • United Health Group
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 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
  • 9 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 9 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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Business Account Executive - Covington, LA (North Shore, LA)

  • Metronet
  • Mandeville, LA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mandeville, LA
  • 14 hours ago

Account Executive We’re looking for a fearless, results-driven Account Executive to join our Business Sales team and help fuel our growth....

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Territory Account Executive - Lafayette, IN

  • Toast
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 14 hours ago

As a Territory Account Executive, you will be part of a team that is transforming the way restaurants operate....

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Account Manager

  • LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTER
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 14 hours ago

Account Manager SHV - Shreveport, LA 71106 Apply Overview Salary Range $44,000.00 - $52,000.00 Salary/year Apply Description Community Blood Drive Account Manager (Texarkana, TX/AR) Field-Based |...

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Business Account Executive

  • Spectrum
  • Hammond, LA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Hammond, LA
  • 15 hours ago

Practice selling skills with other Account Executives regularly....

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Account Executive, Senior

  • Canon
  • Metairie, LA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 16 hours ago

Were in need of a Senior Account Executive, Workplace Technologies & Services (WTS), who can immediately impact the selling of Canons world-class hardware and software technology-based solutions to...

Remote Hybrid

Loan Sales Specialist

  • OneMain (Formerly Springleaf & OneMain Financials).
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 18 hours ago

At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for life's expenses. In this role, our team...

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Sales Account Manager - Off Premise

  • Reyes Beverage Group
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

Position Responsibilities: Achieve sales goals within assigned timeframes that meet monthly business objectives while actively acquiring new business and maintaining established distribution...

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Millwork - Day

  • Lowes
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day 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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Account Manager

  • Rent-A-Center Inc.
  • Kenner, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenner, LA
  • 1 day ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $13.73 per hour - $16.15 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Position Summary If you're looking for a...

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Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Louisiana

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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