Account Executive Jobs in Hattiesburg, MS

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 Manager or Account Manager Associate - Hattiesburg/Gulfport, MS

  • Applied Medical
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 2 days ago

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation that has fueled our rapid business growth and expansion. Applied Medical has...

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Inside Sales Account Manager

  • Howard Industries, Inc.
  • Ellisville, MS (21 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 13 days ago
  • Ellisville, MS (21 miles from Hattiesburg, MS)
  • 13 days ago

Position requires up to 75% regional travel. Position Overview Howard Technology Solutions is a rapidly expanding technology solutions provider for the Healthcare, K-12, Higher Education,...

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Medical Sales Account Executive

  • Rotech Healthcare Inc.
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 16 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 16 days ago

Executives Bonus and incentive opportunities Fixed and variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement (as applicable) Employee discount...

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Team Account Executive, SMB Sales - Jackson, MS

  • TMobile
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 18 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 18 days ago

Executive, SMB sales role....

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Sales Specialist

  • Home Depot
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 20 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 20 days ago

Sales Specialists help customers bring their project ideas to life by offering a range of product options, providing samples, and recommending solutions—including installation and related...

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Account Service Representative

  • C Spire
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 23 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 23 days ago

Our Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology. Summary: Customer Inspired isnt our slogan its our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to...

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Huntington Public Capital Sales Executive

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 27 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 27 days ago

Description This position can be located at a Huntington office location within MS, AR, AL, LA, TN. Position Overview As a member of Huntington's Public Capital team, the colleague will be...

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Compact Equipment Sales Specialist

  • Lyle Machinery
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Company: Lyle Machinery Compact Equipment Sales Specialist At Lyle Machinery, were expanding and looking for quality sales professionals to help us grow!Are you an energetic, self-motivated,...

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Account Executive

  • Rentokil Initial
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 45+ days ago

What do our Account Executives do?...

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Demographic Data for Hattiesburg, MS

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Hattiesburg, MS 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 Hattiesburg, MS
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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