Account Executive Jobs in Michigan

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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The N2 Company

Advertising Manager

As the nation's leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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WDIV

Account Executive

  • WDIV
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • WDIV
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago

Graham Media Group, a leading media organization, is seeking two (2) highly motivated and strategic Account Executives to join our dynamic sales and business development team at WDIV, a top-ranked television...

Full Time - Sales Specialist - ProServices - Day

  • Clinton Township, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Clinton Township, MI
  • 7 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,...

Retail Account Manager - Kalamazoo, MI

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 9 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...

Major & Strategic Account Executive Clinical Decision Support

  • Lansing, MI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 15 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....

Account Manager, Automotive Sales (ford Team)

  • Detroit, MI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 15 hours ago

Everything would be very different without ArcelorMittal, the world's leading steel and mining company. Buildings. Vehicles. Home appliances. Technology products. All of them are made of our...

Account Specialist, SMD - Detroit South, MI

  • East Detroit, MI
  • 16 hours ago
  • East Detroit, MI
  • 16 hours ago

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive...

Sales Executive I

  • Kentwood, MI
  • 16 hours ago
  • Kentwood, MI
  • 16 hours ago

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated...

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Client Relationship Manager

  • Canton, MI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Canton, MI
  • 17 hours ago

Locations: Canton, MA; Louisville, KY or Cleveland, OH (Hybrid) In this position, you'll be based in one of the above noted offices for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work...

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Product Specialist - Parts Sales

  • Winn, MI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Winn, MI
  • 17 hours ago

Morbark LLC located in Winn, Michigan is looking for a Product Specialist - Parts Sales. Morbark LLC offers competitive compensation and a variety of benefits including: Health, Dental and Vision...

Senior Account Manager

  • Wixom, MI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Wixom, MI
  • 17 hours ago

What You Will be Doing: Identifying opportunities with new and existing customers within AV environments that include videoconferencing, meeting room spaces, enterprise technologies, digital...

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 leadership to...

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

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Oncology Account Manager - Detroit, MI

  • Detroit, MI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 17 hours ago

Corcept is leading the way in the research and development of cortisol modulators, molecules that regulate cortisol activity at the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). To date, we have discovered more...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Michigan

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Michigan 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 Michigan
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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