Account Executive Jobs in Minnesota

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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Account Executive

  • Dahl Consulting
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 1 hour ago

We are seeking a motivated Account Executive to join the St. Cloud team....

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Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care -Minneapolis, MN

  • AstraZeneca
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 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
  • 8 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 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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Product Specialist - Data and Insights

  • Adobe
  • MN
  • 9 hours ago
  • MN
  • 9 hours ago

The Opportunity: Are you seeking the next challenge in your sales career? Come join Adobes Digital Marketing Sales Team in the role of Data & Insights Product Specialist within our Media &...

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Account Coordinator

  • United Health Group
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 9 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
  • 9 hours ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 9 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
  • 16 hours ago
  • Burnsville, MN
  • 16 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
  • 17 hours ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 17 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
  • 20 hours ago
  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • 20 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 hours ago
  • Blaine, MN
  • 20 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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Sales Executive (Evergreen)

  • Colgate-Palmolive Company
  • MN
  • 20 hours ago
  • MN
  • 20 hours ago

Job Description Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories...

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Account Executive, Retail Big Box

  • Charter Spectrum
  • Rosemount, MN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Rosemount, MN
  • 21 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
  • 21 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 21 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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Account Specialist

  • Fastenal
  • Winona, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Winona, MN
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Account Specialist 1275 Riverview Dr, Winona, MN 55987 MNWIN Public Store Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm OVERVIEW: Elevate your career as a Full-time...

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Sr. Account Manager

  • NFP Corp.
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, 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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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Minnesota

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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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