Account Executive Jobs in Maryland

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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All Star Flooring

Account Executive - Commercial Flooring

Account Executive for Commercial Flooring All Star Flooring (Beltsville, MD), a trusted commercial flooring contractor with over 40 years of industry experience, is seeking an experienced Account Executive...

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All Star Flooring

Outside Sales - Flooring

Job description: All Star Flooring, Inc. is seeking a seasoned, self-starting sales professional (Account Executive) to join our team....

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iHire

Account Executive

  • iHire
  • Frederick, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • iHire
  • Frederick, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Garrett Park, MD
  • 3 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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HVAC Smart Building Sales Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Capitol Heights, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Capitol Heights, 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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Commercial Relationship Manager IV

  • Atlantic Union Bank
  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 3 hours ago

The Commercial Relationship Manager IV assumes the overall responsibility, development and management of their borrowing and non-borrowing portfolio. The Relationship Manager is responsible for...

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Sales Analyst

  • Breakthru
  • Middle River, MD
  • 4 hours ago
  • Middle River, MD
  • 4 hours ago

Are you a current Associate? To be considered, you must submit your application through the internal Career Portal (Jobs Hub). Click here to access. Time Type: Full time Remote Type: Job Family...

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Account Manager - Western Region

  • Mettler Toledo
  • Columbia, MD
  • 7 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 7 hours ago

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities Join our team as an Account Manager, reporting to the Technical Sales Manager. Drive sales growth of Mettler-Toledo AutoChem solutions for opportunistic...

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Sales Specialist

  • Petco
  • Saint Charles, MD
  • 13 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, MD
  • 13 hours ago

Want to help pets live their best lives? We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be...

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Biologics Account Manager (Annapolis, MD)

  • Smith & Nephew
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 13 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 13 hours ago

Biologics Account Manager (Annapolis, MD) Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. As a Biologics Account Manager, you will be...

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Cardiovascular Territory Account Specialist (Part Time) Baltimore MD

  • Novartis
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 hours ago

Job Description Summary #LI-Remote This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting key accounts in an assigned geography. This opportunity is a job share / part-time role. Novartis is...

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Federal Territory Account Manager Maryland Intelligence Community- Security Clearance RequiredThis role has been designated as Remote/Teleworker, which means you will primarily work from home. Who...

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Sales Account Manager - On Premise Spirits

  • Reyes Holdings
  • Jessup, MD
  • 17 hours ago
  • Jessup, MD
  • 17 hours ago

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

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Strategic Account Manager

  • IBM Corporation
  • California, MD
  • 17 hours ago
  • California, MD
  • 17 hours ago

Introduction At IBM Global Sales, we bring together innovation, collaboration, and expertise to help clients solve their most complex business challenges. Working across industries and...

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HCM Account Executive

  • Paylocity
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 17 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 17 hours ago

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Maryland

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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