Account Executive Jobs in Maine

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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Design Sales Specialist/Home Stylist, Part Time Flex, Portland - Pottery Barn

  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 hour ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 hour ago

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply. About the Team Our...

In Person Part Time

Business Account Executive

  • Spectrum
  • Houlton, ME
  • 21 hours ago
  • Houlton, ME
  • 21 hours ago

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

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Retail Sales Specialist - $20.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Spectrum
  • Rockland, ME
  • 21 hours ago
  • Rockland, ME
  • 21 hours ago

AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $20.00 along with lucrative commission and incentives for targeted hourly earnings of $24.50/hour or $50,960annually. Top performers in this...

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Sr Sales Executive, Enterprise- Portland, ME

  • Paychex
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater...

In Person

Design Sales Specialist/Home Stylist, Full Time, Portland - Pottery Barn

  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply. About the Team Our...

In Person Full Time

Sales Specialist

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Eliot, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Eliot, ME
  • 1 day ago

Be a part of a well-respected team with a strong reputation in the luxury home furnishings industry! Our client is looking for a Sales Specialist to lead their high-end spa showroom near...

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Senior Partner Sales Account Manager - Global System Integrators (CENE Region)

  • Red Hat Inc.
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 2 days ago

About the Job: The Red Hat Partner Ecosystem team seeks a Senior Partner Sales Account Manager to join us in Sweden, Denmark, Norway or Finland. The Partner Ecosystem Success team is a force...

Remote

Account Executive

  • Qualys, Inc.
  • ME
  • 2 days ago
  • ME
  • 2 days ago

The Enterprise Account Executive is responsible for actively driving and managing new direct and channel business with large enterprise prospects, 5,000 employees and up....

Remote

Account Executive - Norway & Denmark

  • Workiva
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 2 days ago

Account Executives are focused on selling Workiva's core platform and collaborate with other Workiva Solution Sales teams to deliver multi-solution sales....

In Person

Lead Specialist, Sales

  • Pearson
  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 3 days ago

at Pearson in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead Specialist, Sales to join our team and lead strategic engagement...

In Person Full Time

Regional Project Service Sales Specialist

  • Eaton Corporation
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 4 days ago

Eaton's ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Regional Project Service Sales Specialist. Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the following locations to be considered for the position:...

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PubSec Field Inside Account Executive

  • SHI
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary The PubSec Field Inside Account Executives purpose is to build a book of business and sell to SHIs customers within an assigned territory within the Public Sector....

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Advanced Sales Specialist, GEDWorks

  • Pearson
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago

at Pearson in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Advanced Sales Specialist, GEDWorks Business Development Job Type and Category: Full-Time Location: Remote (U.S.-based) Travel: Up to...

Remote Full Time

Enterprise Account Executive - SLED (Google Public Sector)

  • Nelnet
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago

The Enterprise Account Executive SLED (Google Public Sector) role is accountable for growing Nelnet Government Services in the State, Local, and Education ( SLED ) market by creating a qualified pipeline...

Hybrid

Account Manager, Provider

  • Datavant
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago

at Datavant in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the worlds health data secure,...

In Person

Demographic Data for Maine

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Maine

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Maine 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 Maine
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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