Account Executive Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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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Regional Sales Account Executive (Cox Automotive Fleet)

  • Cox Automotive
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 22 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 22 days ago

As a Regional Sales Account Executive at Cox Automotive, you'll experience exactly that....

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Relief Account Manager

  • Reyes Holdings
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 20 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 20 hours ago

Responsibilities Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling! Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7am start time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education...

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Sales Account Manager

  • Reyes Holdings
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 20 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 20 hours ago

Responsibilities Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling! Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7am start time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education...

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Account Executive I - Large Store

  • Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
  • Caledonia, MI (13 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Caledonia, MI (13 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Position Responsibilities: The Account Executive gains insight into customer strategies to develop annual growth plans in collaboration with the company, while also creating mutually beneficial partnerships...

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Sales Account Manager

  • Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling! Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7am start time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement Local...

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Relief Account Manager

  • Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling! Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7am start time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement Local...

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Senior Oncology Account Specialist Hematology South Bend / Grand Rapids MI

  • Pfizer
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Role Summary Pfizer Commercial Oncology is introducing the world to the next era of cancer care. With a growing portfolio of novel therapies, industry-leading R&D, and a goal of delivering eight...

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Account Executive, SMB Team Sales - Grand Rapids, Michigan

  • TMobile
  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Executive, SMB sales role....

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Account Executive - B2B

  • Hibu
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago

Why Hibu? Are you looking for an Outside Sales position with unlimited earning potential in a flourishing industry? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can earn uncapped commissions while...

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Account Manager - Kendall Electric

  • Kendall Group
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago

About The Kendall Group The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam,...

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VTE Account Manager - Grand Rapids, MI - Peripheral Vascular

  • Stryker
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago

Provide clinical demonstrations and instruction for use of company products in pre-sale, implementation, and post-sale situations in formal educational as well as small-group or individual...

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Account Executive - Screening (Grand Rapids, MI)

  • Guardant Health, Inc.
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago

Account Executive - Screening This is a unique opportunity to join our growing Screening and Early Detection commercial team at Guardant Health as a field-based Account Executive....

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Commercial Account Manager III

  • Gentex
  • Zeeland, MI (16 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Zeeland, MI (16 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 6 days ago

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the...

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Account Manager II

  • FedEx
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago

Job Description Summary: As a member of a sales team, the sales professional is responsible for maintaining and deepening customer relationships. Provides face-to-face customer contact in an...

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Specialty Account Manager, Sunosi (Grand Rapids, MI)

  • Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago

Axsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) conditions. We deliver scientific breakthroughs by identifying critical gaps...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI
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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