Account Executive Jobs in North Carolina

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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Director National Accounts - FMS

  • Ryder System
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 26 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 26 days ago

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Account Executive Core Commercial Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Danbury, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Danbury, NC
  • 3 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

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Account Executive National Financial Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Essential Functions : As an Account Executive you must combine a hunters drive to gain new accounts and attract market share with strong and dynamic relationship-building talents....

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Service Sales Fire Account Rep

  • Johnson Controls
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

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Clinical Sales Specialist, Electrophysiology - LAA (Raleigh, NC)

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ 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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Key Account Manager (Hospital/Pharma)

  • Nestlé Health Science
  • Hickory, NC
  • moments ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • moments ago

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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Account Manager - Raleigh

  • Fortive
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 4 hours ago

About the job The Account Manager is responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities within established and new accounts in a geographically dispersed territory. Account...

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Dealer Account Manager F&I Protection Products (Raleigh/Durham, NC)

  • GM Financial
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 hours ago

Why GM Protection Sales? GM Protection focuses on branded vehicle protection product sales as part of GM Financial, the wholly owned subsidiary and captive finance arm of General Motors. Our sales...

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Key Account Manager

  • Solenis
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 6 hours ago

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The companys product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives,...

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Digital Sales Specialist

  • United Rentals
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. ATTENTION: This position is located in Charlotte, NC. It is not a remote role, and you must be located within OR near the Charlotte Metro Area. If...

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Key Account Manager-Productivity Solutions (Southeast territory)

  • Honeywell
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation, and diversity Be the front-line seller who drives sales, identifying and generating opportunities for different kinds of customers. You will...

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Account Executive - Commercial Electronic Security

  • Allied Universal Technology Services
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 15 hours ago

Job Description Allied Universal Technology Services is hiring an Account Executive....

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Client Relationship Manager

  • Spectrum
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY The Client Relationship Manager will handle interactions and activities associated with the account relationship for Spectrum Community Solutions Bulk customers. The focus of the...

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Account Executive Indirect Retail

  • Spectrum
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 15 hours ago

If so, working as an Account Executive on our fast-paced Retail Partners sales team may be right for you....

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in North Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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