Account Executive Jobs in Columbia, MD

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 Core Commercial Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Garrett Park, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Garrett Park, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

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Electronic Security Sales Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description We are seeking an Electronic Security (ESS) Sales Account Executive to join our federal team....

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HVAC Smart Building Sales Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Capitol Heights, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Capitol Heights, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

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Account Manager Alliances

  • Delta Dental Insurance Company
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago

This job works in a consultative manner and assumes overall responsibility for managing accounts with the objective of ensuring revenue goals are achieved. Proactively manages the renewal and...

Remote

Account Executive, DC/Baltimore

  • Edmunds.com
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago

At Edmunds we're driven to make car buying easier. Ever since we began publishing printed car guides in the 60's, the company has been in the business of trust, innovating ways to empower and...

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Strategic Account Manager

  • Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC.
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago

Back to jobs New Strategic Account Manager McLean, Virginia, United States; Virginia, DC, Maryland Metro Area Apply Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to...

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Global Public Sector Federal Civilian Account Executive

  • Virtru
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago

About Virtru: While the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different at Virtru. We're...

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EA - Account Executive, Enterprise and Social Movements

  • EveryAction, Inc. USA
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago

About the Role The Account Executive, Enterprise and Social Movements is a quota-carrying role focused on selling into unions, ballot measures, referendums, grassroots and mid-size progressive nonprofit...

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Account Executive, US College Sales

  • Sage Publications
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago

US College Remote - Baltimore, MD, Washington D.C., United States Account Executive, US College Sales The Account Executive - College sells to Higher Education faculty within a designated geographical...

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Solutions Sales Executive

  • Govplace
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • moments ago

Why Govplace? Our culture, our leaders, our people. which helped us rank in the top 10 Best Companies to work for in Maryland for the past 3 years. This achievement is a testament to the...

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Federal Account Executive, Products & Services

  • Govplace
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated, hungry, and driven Federal Account Executive to help grow and expand our public sector business....

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Sr. Enterprise Account Manager - Atlantic South - MedSurg/Neurotechnology

  • Stryker
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Work Flexibility: Field-based The Sr Enterprise Account Manager is responsible for enterprise-level contracting and account management through Corporate Supply Chain relationships within named...

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Sales Executive

  • Slalom
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Who You'll Work With Slalom Chesapeake is currently searching for a dynamic and outcome-focused Sales Executive based in Washington DC. This role will drive results in the DMV by building a...

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Salesforce Sales Executive or Senior Sales Executive - Retail and Consumer Goods

  • Slalom
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

About Slalom's Enterprise Capability At the heart of Slalom's Enterprise Capability is a bold ambition: to design and deliver intelligent, human-centered business applications that empower...

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Cabinets - Day

  • Lowe's Companies, Inc.
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet. Your sales expertise can help customers find the products they need and encourage them to...

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Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Columbia, MD

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD
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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