Account Executive Jobs in Princeton, 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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Sr. Sales Executive, South New Jersey

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Sr. Sales Executive, South New Jersey Work Mode: Remote Location: Remote Territory is South and Central New Jersey Opportunity As a Sr. Sales Executive, you will execute, plan, schedule, conduct,...

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Retail Sales Specialist

  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • moments ago

Sales Specialists provide exceptional customer service in helping our customers find a total solution both in-store and through the kiosk. You'll have our customers' needs in mind as you provide...

Account Executive - The Bill Smith Agency

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • moments ago

Account Executives are equipped with extensive training in Salesforce, sales process management, business development and more....

Outside Sales Account Executive, Northeast

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • moments ago

Job Description Join Clearent by Xplor as an Outside Sales Account Executive in Trenton, NJ to make a real impact every day....

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Major & Strategic Account Executive Clinical Decision Support

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

**Position Overview:** The Major & Strategic Account Executive is a sales expert with responsibility to secure and grow large strategic hospitals and health systems....

Sr Sales Account Manager - CPA Centric

  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater...

Inside Sales Account Manager

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

About Atrium: What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your...

Account Executive I- Advanced Surgical Instruments (ASI) - East Brunswick, NJ Territory Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Surgery

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

The Account Executive- Advanced Surgical Instruments will: The Account Executive - ASI will have a focus on growing our energy and endomechanical platforms....

Senior Account Executive, Global Strategic Accounts - Banking and Financial Services

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

The Sr Account Executive is responsible for increasing our footprint and meeting quota attainment....

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Associate Account Executive, Screening Sales (East Brunswick, NJ)

  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description This is an opportunity to join the growing Screening and Early Detection commercial team at Guardant Health as a field-based Associate Account Executive and work hand in hand with sales...

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Account Executive

  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

PURPOSE The Account Executive position at Worldwide Express is a unique and rewardingoutsidebusiness-to-business(B2B)salesopportunity for the salesperson looking for unlimited growth potential and uncapped...

Account Executive II

  • Newtown, PA (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newtown, PA (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary The Account Executive (AE) generates shareholder value by using a consultative retention approach for larger and/or more complex Small/Medium Business WM customers in an assigned book of...

Membership Sales Specialist

  • Bordentown, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bordentown, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Excellent Position with flexible hours and generous commission. Sale experience preferred. Full time and Part time available. Membership based spa is seeking a Membership sales specialist with...

Health Solutions Client Relationship Manager

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Together we fight for everyone's opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together - with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand...

Account Executive, Physician Sales - Northeast Philadelphia

  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Account Executive is responsible for increasing order and scan volume across all modalities from referring providers in their assigned geographic territory to ensure that the territory will exceed...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Princeton, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.3%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
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 Princeton, 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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