Account Executive Jobs in Mississippi

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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Clinical Sales Specialist, Electrophysiology - LAA (Jackson, MS)

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Jackson, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 6 days ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

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Clinical Account Executive -Home Health

  • United Health Group
  • Flowood, MS
  • 6 hours ago
  • Flowood, MS
  • 6 hours ago

As the Account Executive, you will be responsible for executing the sales strategy to increase company market share through account development and educating the medical community on services provided...

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Account Executive - Hospice Sales

  • UnitedHealth Group
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago

Account Executive - Hospice Sales #NLX292484369 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education The employer did not specify any required education level. ?...

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Marine Outside Sales Account Manager - GCG Connectivity & Power Solutions #NLX292437478 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education The employer did not specify any required education level. ?%...

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In-Home Sales Specialist

  • Lowe's
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago

In-Home Sales Specialist #NLX292446355 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education A survey of workers in the occupation Demonstrators and product promoters found that 54.76% had a High School Diploma...

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Lead Specialist, Sales

  • Pearson
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago

Lead Specialist, Sales #NLX292371288 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education A survey of workers in the occupation Public Relations Specialists found that 65.63% had a Bachelor's Degree, 14.77% had a...

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Advanced Sales Specialist, GEDWorks

  • Pearson
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago

Advanced Sales Specialist, GEDWorks #NLX292371464 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education The employer did not specify any required education level. ?% Experience This job requires no particular...

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Senior Account Manager-Portable Gas Detection

  • Honeywell
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago

Senior Account Manager-Portable Gas Detection #NLX292370453 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education A survey of workers in the occupation Sales managers found that 57.14% had a Bachelor's Degree,...

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Specialist, Sales (K12 Assessment)

  • Pearson
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago
  • MS
  • 13 hours ago

Specialist, Sales (K12 Assessment) #NLX292371318 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education A survey of workers in the occupation Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and...

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Account Manager

  • Rent A Center
  • Diberville, MS
  • 13 hours ago
  • Diberville, MS
  • 13 hours ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $13.01 per hour - $15.30 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Position Summary If youre looking for a...

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Loan Sales Specialist

  • OneMain
  • Philadelphia, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, MS
  • 1 day ago

At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for lifes expenses. In this role, our team members...

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Account Service Representative

  • C Spire
  • Brandon, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Brandon, MS
  • 2 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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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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Mid-South Account Manager

  • Upchurch
  • Greenwood, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwood, MS
  • 2 days ago

Company Overview Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States....

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Regional Biosimilar Account Director - Southeast (GA, AL, MS, LA)

  • Organon & Co
  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago

Job Description The Position The Regional Biosimilar Accounts Director (RBAD) will manage the business relationship between the Company and assigned accounts with the following goals: Negotiate...

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Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Mississippi

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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