Account Executive Jobs in Gaithersburg, 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

  • iHire
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • iHire
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Join a high-performing team at a nationally recognized, Great Place to Work-Certified™ company where your impact directly drives growth. iHire is seeking a motivated, consultative Account Executive...

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Account Executive Core Commercial Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Garrett Park, MD (8 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Garrett Park, MD (8 miles from Gaithersburg, 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 (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, 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 (19 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Capitol Heights, MD (19 miles from Gaithersburg, 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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Loan Sales Specialist

  • OneMain Financial
  • Laurel, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • moments ago
  • Laurel, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • moments 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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Oncology Account Manager/Sr. OAM - St. Louis

  • US001 Genmab US, Inc.
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • moments ago

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines that change lives and...

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Account Executive - Online Military Division - Grand Canyon University

  • Grand Canyon Education
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Here's a taste of how you'll make your mark as an Account Executive with us. As an Account Executive, a typical week might include the following: Strategy and execution....

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Account Manager Alliances

  • Delta Dental Insurance Company
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour 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...

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Account Executive, DC/Baltimore

  • Edmunds.com
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour 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 (14 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • McLean, VA (14 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour 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 (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour 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 (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour 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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Solutions Sales Executive

  • Govplace
  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour 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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Seasonal Part Time Sales Specialist

  • REI
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love...

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Federal Account Executive, Products & Services

  • Govplace
  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Gaithersburg, 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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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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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