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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Entry Level Outside Sales Development Specialist

  • Mechanicsville, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mechanicsville, MD
  • 60+ days ago

As a W.B. Mason Market Development Specialist, youll be in charge of enrolling new customers and opening up new categories of business by presenting W.B. Masons web capabilities, catalogs, flyers...

Account Executive, ES (DC/Baltimore)

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 hours ago

Position Overview The Account Executive, Endoscopy (Virginia Territory) is responsible for the generation of sales revenue for the organization through personal interaction with prospective customers...

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Relationship Manager I - Business Banking

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 9 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 9 hours ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Government Account Representative

  • Rockville, MD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 11 hours ago

Work Location Type: Onsite About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep...

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Lutherville Timonium, MD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lutherville Timonium, MD
  • 11 hours ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Retail Account Manager - Baltimore, MD

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 12 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 12 hours ago

Who we are With innovative brands like Monaco Cocktails and Kentucky Coffee Whiskey, Atomic Brands believes in Fun, Flavor, and Unforgettable Moments! We hire for attitude and character, then...

Cardiometabolic Account Executive

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

The Cardiometabolic Account Executive is responsible for growing current laboratory testing business and targeting and securing profitable new business by building relationships, opening new business...

Residential Sales Specialist

  • Frederick, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 18 hours ago

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!** For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global...

Corporate Account Representative

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 18 hours ago

Company Overview Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate...

Sales Executive (Aetna Dental/Vision)

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 18 hours ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

Corporate Account Manager

  • MD
  • 18 hours ago
  • MD
  • 18 hours ago

Support Long-Term Care corporate accounts functions in the Post-Acute Sales division based on short term and long term objectives. Support sales strategies and help achieve new revenue targets and...

Conducts such activities as account investigation, follow-up and collections on unusual and complex accounts. Requires independent judgment and decision-making ability; and other duties as...

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Sr. Product Specialist

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 19 hours ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 19 hours ago

About JLG, an Oshkosh company JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to...

Account Manager IV, Commercial - Strategic/Labor & Trust

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 20 hours ago
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 20 hours ago

Note: Work location is on-site with the flexibility to work remotely the primary location will be in-office for meetings, per KP’s Authorized States Policy - Employees may be required to travel to...

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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
58.4%
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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