Account Executive Jobs in Boston, MA

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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Personal Lines property & casualty account manager

  • Hannon-Murphy Insurance
  • Pembroke, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pembroke, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Hannon-Murphy Insurance, with offices in Pembroke, Plymouth, and Osterville, MA, is actively seeking a dedicated Personal Lines Account Manager to join our growing team. As a primary point of...

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Clinical Sales Specialist, Structural Heart, TAVI (Boston)

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

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Technical Sales Executive, Hyperscaler Segment

  • Johnson Controls
  • Burlington, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Burlington, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Who We Are As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team...

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Oncology Account Specialist (Lung) Boston, MA

  • AstraZeneca
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients with cancer? As an Oncology Account Specialist (OAS) in the Boston market for the Lung team, you'll be at the forefront of transforming patient...

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Configured Solutions Project Specialist (sales)

  • Philips
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

Configured Solutions Project Specialist (sales) Job Description Your role: Delivering outstanding internal customer service by providing technical expertise in a consultative manner. Partnering...

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Center Account Manager, Cystic Fibrosis

  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Boston, MA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description General Summary: The candidate is preferred to reside in the Minneapolis or Milwaukee territories. The Senior Center Account Manager (CAM) will be responsible for achieving and...

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Senior Solution Sales Executive - SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) - SLED & Healthcare

  • SAP
  • Burlington, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Burlington, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and...

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Biosciences Account Manager - Boston

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Office **Job Description** As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific...

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Lead Account Manager (REMOTE)

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

50% of time for client meetings and business development + Fluent English required; additional language skills valuable Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus...

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Account Manager

  • Monotype Imaging Inc.
  • Woburn, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Woburn, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Are you our TYPE? Named "One of the Most Innovative Companies in Design'' by Fast Company, Monotype brings brands to life through type and technology that consumers engage with every day. The...

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Sales Executive, Personal Lines

  • Gallagher
  • Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

Introduction At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, theyre free to grow, lead, and innovate. Youll be backed by our digital...

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Sales Executive, Commercial Lines

  • Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
  • Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

Introduction At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate. You'll be backed by our...

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Territory Account Manager (Boston West) - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Vision

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

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Commercial Account Executive - New Logo

  • Salesforce.com, Inc.
  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 18 hours ago

By applying to the Commercial Account Executive posting, Recruiters and Hiring Managers across the organization hiring Commercial Account Executives will review your resume....

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Boston, MA

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA
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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