Account Executive Jobs in Clifton, NJ

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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Nestlé Health Science

Specialty Sales Executive - Long Term Care Nutrition (Northeast)

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective...

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B2B Sales Representative

  • Badger Daylighting
  • Elizabeth, NJ (14 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (14 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

You are motivated, persistent, and ready to grow your sales career. As an Outside Sales Representative (OSR) with Badger, you will manage a territory with both established customers and untapped...

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Security Integration Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

As an Security Integration Account Executive youll be an essential player in our diverse team, actively impacting the way communities envision safety and security....

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Commercial Security Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Totowa, NJ (3 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Totowa, NJ (3 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

The Commercial Account Executive is responsible for securing profitable sales and upgrades to new, existing and discontinued Johnson Controls Security Commercial customers while improving customer satisfaction...

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Account Executive, ComSec ACQ

  • Amazon
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Account Executives are responsible for both building and managing their book of business by leveraging solution-selling, traditional and digital prospecting tactics, and supporting long-term strategic...

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Account Executive

  • American Express
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

The Account Executive sits within a geographical territory and is responsible for the retention and continuous growth of our existing US Small & Medium Enterprise key client relationships, through face-to-face...

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SVB - Relationship Manager II / Director, Corporate Banking Relationship Management - FinTech

  • First Citizens Bank
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of the New York or San Francisco offices. Together, Silicon Valley Bank and...

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Account Manager SMB-Business Sales

  • Verizon
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely even if theyre daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and...

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Business Development Executive

  • Marsh
  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our Career Products team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in Morristown, NJ and offers a hybrid work...

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Account Executive, Spectrum Community Solutions

  • Spectrum
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

What our Account Executives for Community Solutions enjoy most about the role Simplifying and enhancing the customer experience....

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TPA Field Account Manager - Remote in NY, NJ, or PA

  • United Health Group
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities, and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of...

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Strategic Account Executive

  • Microsoft
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview Creates and leads enterprise transformation strategies for high-impact, highly visible strategic accounts that shape market leadership, accelerate innovation, and drive long-term business...

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Regional Account Executive - NY City/Long Island

  • Mckesson
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 10 hours 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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Sales Executive IV

  • NTT Communications
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Req ID: 370538 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Clifton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Clifton, NJ 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 Clifton, NJ
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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