Account Executive Jobs in Chapel Hill, NC

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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Retail Sales Specialist - Home Theater

  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist in our home theater department, youll engage with customers to learn their needs, provide excellent service, perform product demos and make helpful recommendations....

0085 - Durham NC - Store Sales Specialist

  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Overview REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the...

Field Account Manager (Trades) - North Carolina

  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Field Account Manager (Trades) - North Carolina Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. Business-to-Business sales experience including experience...

Account Executive K12 - New Jersey

  • Morrisville, NC (14 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (14 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Description and Requirements We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account Executive to lead client engagement and drive growth across Large Enterprise K-12 accounts....

Retail Sales Specialist - Appliances

  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 2 days ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist in our appliances department, you'll engage with customers to understand their needs, preferences and budget while providing expert service and recommendations. You'll...

Retail Sales Specialist - Verizon

  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 3 days ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist for Verizon products at Best Buy, youll engage customers using relationship skills to make sales, drive profitable growth and achieve individual goals. Youll maintain...

Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time -$18.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 3 days ago

AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $18.00, along with lucrative commission and incentives for targeted hourly earnings of $22.95/hour. We offer part-time work with full-time...

1443255 - Account Executive Security Sales-US Commercial East

  • Rtp, NC (10 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rtp, NC (10 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 5 days ago

As a natural self-starter with a competitive mentality, Cisco Cybersecurity Account Executives excel at building strong executive and internal relationships through effective planning and accountability...

Claims Account Executive

  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as a Claims Account Executive at McGriff, a division of Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA)....

Senior Commercial Account Executive

  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Executive Leeds Flexible / Work From Home Benefits package Commercial Account Executive Cheshire Flexible / Work From Home 40000 - 60000 per annum Commercial Account Executive Cheshire Flexible / Work...

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Account Executive - Spectrum Community Solutions

  • Morrisville, NC (14 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (14 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 8 days ago

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

Workstation Inside Channel Account Manager

  • Morrisville, NC (14 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (14 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 9 days ago

General Information Req # WD00082927 Career area: Sales Country/Region: United States of America State: North Carolina City: Morrisville Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Working time: Full-time...

Key Account Manager - Rental

  • Durham, NC (13 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Durham, NC (13 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Requisition Number: 201976 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Key Account Manager - Rental. The Key Account Manager is responsible for maintaining, retaining, and growing customers through...

Fraud Solutions Sales Account Executive

  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 10 days ago

The Solution Specialist partners with field Account Executives to sell complex technical AML and Fraud products, solutions, and services to prospective and current customers....

SENIOR COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - Across Ontario - Future opportunities

  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
  • 10 days ago

We are banking at another level. Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams...

Demographic Data for Chapel Hill, NC

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Chapel Hill, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Chapel Hill, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
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 Chapel Hill, NC
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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