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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Account Manager - Accelerated Sales Program

  • Capitol Heights, MD
  • 10 hours ago
  • Capitol Heights, MD
  • 10 hours ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

Account Executive

  • Brooklyn Park, MD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MD
  • 11 hours ago

The Account Executive interacts with current & prospective customers to retain & grow volume with emphasis on prompt customer service as well as solicitation of potential customers including restaurants...

Sales Product Specialist - Koons Ford of Baltimore

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

Sales Product Specialist - Koons Ford of Baltimore Baltimore, MD, USA Req #6957 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 About Asbury Koons Automotive Group is part of Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a...

Major & Strategic Account Executive Clinical Decision Support

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 20 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 20 hours ago

**Position Overview:** The Major & Strategic Account Executive is a sales expert with responsibility to secure and grow large strategic hospitals and health systems....

Sales Executive, PL

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 20 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 20 hours ago

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. Thats the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

Full Time - Sales Specialist - Millwork - Day

  • Abingdon, MD
  • 21 hours ago
  • Abingdon, MD
  • 21 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...

Full Time - Sales Specialist - ProServices - Day

  • Easton, MD
  • 21 hours ago
  • Easton, MD
  • 21 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Pro Sales Specialist, you will be a guide and consultant for every Pro customer who walks through our doors. Every single day, Pro Customers are building, maintaining,...

Automotive Sales SaaS Account Executive - DC, MD, VA region

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 21 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 21 hours ago

As an Account Executive, you'll spearhead the acquisition of new dealership accounts across franchise and independent automotive dealerships within a multi-state territory, promoting AutoFi's cutting-edge...

Account Representative

  • MD
  • 21 hours ago
  • MD
  • 21 hours ago

Account Representative I Reports To Branch Manager FLSA Status Non- Exempt Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours Monday through Friday. Saturday hours required seasonally and as business needs require....

Sales Specialist - Ellicott City, MD

  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 21 hours ago
  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 21 hours ago

The Sales Specialist participates in and supports sales management efforts, by assisting the Branch Manager in a range of agent recruiting, agent training, and agent support activities. The ideal...

The Sr Account Executive is responsible for increasing our footprint and meeting quota attainment....

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Safety Sales Specialist

  • MD
  • 22 hours ago
  • MD
  • 22 hours ago

Safety Sales Specialist Position location is flexible and may office from a branch in PA or MD Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm OVERVIEW: Working as Full-time Safety Sales...

Associate Account Executive, Screening Sales (Frederick, MD)

  • Frederick, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 1 day ago

Job Description This is an opportunity to join the growing Screening and Early Detection commercial team at Guardant Health as a field-based Associate Account Executive and work hand in hand with sales...

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Account Executive, Screening Sales (Bel Air, MD)

  • Bel Air, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Bel Air, MD
  • 1 day ago

Job Description This is an opportunity to join the growing Screening and Early Detection commercial team at Guardant Health as a field-based Account Executive and work hand in hand with sales leadership...

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Demographic Data for Maryland

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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
58.3%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
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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