Account Executive Jobs in Eagan, MN

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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Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care -Minneapolis, MN

  • AstraZeneca
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 6 hours ago

Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care -Minneapolis, MN Locations: Minneapolis, Rochester, Duluth, Mankato, Saint Cloud At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing...

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Oncology Account Specialist (Lung) Minneapolis South, MN

  • AstraZeneca
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 6 hours ago

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

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Account Coordinator

  • United Health Group
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 6 hours ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

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Strategic Account Executive Remote - Coalitions - Remote

  • United Health Group
  • Eden Prairie, MN (12 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (12 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 6 hours ago

The Strategic Account Executive is responsible for the up - selling of appropriate services to clients, renewal of existing contracts and retention of membership and client satisfaction....

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Business Account Specialist - SLED

  • 9111 Cellco Partnership
  • Burnsville, MN (11 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Burnsville, MN (11 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 13 hours ago

You'll be part of our State, Local and Education (SLED) Public Sector sales team, building our client-base and making our current customers even happier....

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Sales Specialist, Demand Generation

  • Thomson Reuters
  • Eagan, MN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 14 hours ago

Sales Specialist The Sales Specialist brings deep expertise on specific products or content into ongoing pursuits. Location: Prefer candidate able to go to one of our hub locations (MN, MI, TX),...

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Account Executive- Base + Uncapped Earnings

  • Loffler Companies
  • Saint Louis Park, MN (10 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN (10 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 17 hours ago

Position Summary: The primary objective of the Account Executive is to be the chief strategist and sales leader to achieve profitable revenue growth and total client satisfaction within the assigned...

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Corporate Partnerships Account Executive

  • PGA Tour
  • Blaine, MN (20 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Blaine, MN (20 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 17 hours ago

Corporate Partnerships Account Executive 3M Open - Manager Blaine MN Corporate Partnerships Corporate Sponsorship Sales Premium/Suite Sales 1 4 hours ago Apply Now Save Save Share this with someone...

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Account Executive, Retail Big Box

  • Charter Spectrum
  • Rosemount, MN (10 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Rosemount, MN (10 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 18 hours ago

As the Account Executive for Retail Big Box at Spectrum, you will build and maintain relationships with our retailer portfolio, ensuring the Spectrum brand is represented while maximizing sales opportunities...

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Inside Account Executive - Networking

  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 18 hours ago

Your Impact The Inside Account Executive (iAE) - Networking, is responsible for creating, managing and driving opportunities in collaboration with Cisco partners for a designated portfolio of accounts...

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Sr. Account Manager

  • NFP Corp.
  • Plymouth, MN (16 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MN (16 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are: NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and...

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Senior Sales Executive, Financial Clients - GLLF

  • Thomson Reuters
  • Eagan, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 1 day ago

We're seeking a Senior Sales Executive Financial Clients to drive new growth for our AI-enabled legal technology portfoli o. This role is designed to strengthen the law firmclient connection in...

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Regional Account Executive Minneapolis, MN

  • McKesson
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 1 day ago

The Regional Account Executive (RAE) is a field-based sales professional responsible for driving growth and pharmacy pull-through within a designated oncology and rare disease focused territory....

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Technical Sales Specialist - GC

  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (9 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a...

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Account Manager

  • Home Choice
  • Blaine, MN (20 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Blaine, MN (20 miles from Eagan, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Account Manager Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $15.90 per hour - $18.70 per hour? Who We Are At Home Choice!, we believe in making home shopping simple, convenient, and accessible...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Eagan, MN

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Eagan, MN 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 Eagan, MN
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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