Account Executive Jobs in Canton, OH

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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Account Executive Regional Financial Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Uniontown, OH (11 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Uniontown, OH (11 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 3 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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Business Account Executive

  • Spectrum
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 23 hours ago

Practice selling skills with other Account Executives regularly....

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Account Manager

  • Rent-A-Center Inc.
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $14.45 per hour - $17.00 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Position Summary If you're looking for a...

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Territory Sales Executive - Akron/Central area of Great Lakes Region

  • CVS Health
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Were building a world of health around every individual shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, youll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who...

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Account Manager Paper Mills

  • Solenis
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 5 days 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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Sales Account Executive - North Canton, Ohio

  • Xerox
  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Description & Requirements About Xerox Holdings Corporation For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and...

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Account Manager II

  • FedEx
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 6 days ago

As a member of a sales team, the sales professional is responsible for maintaining and deepening customer relationships. Provides face-to-face customer contact in an assigned market-based...

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Loan Sales Specialist

  • OneMain
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 6 days 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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Traveling Sales Specialist

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Senior Living Traveling Sales Specialist As a Traveling Sales Specialist you will travel to...

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Account Manager

  • Ohio Gratings
  • Canton, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 7 days ago

SUMMARY: The Account Manager is responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customer base. This will include supporting existing business, introducing customers...

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Entry Level Account Representative

  • Lamont & Scott Marketing Group
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 13 days ago

Company Description We are a marketing company that performs outsourced sales and marketing, including corporate promotions on behalf of our clients. What this means is, instead of our clients...

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Sales Account Manager

  • Lamont & Scott Marketing Group
  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 13 days ago

Therefore, we are looking to fill account executive positions in which an individual will be cross trained in : Direct marketing & sales New account acquisitions Teaching & training Team presentations...

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - ProServices - Day

  • Lowes
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 14 days ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Pro Sales Specialist, you will be a guide and consultant for every Pro customer who walks through our doors. Every single day, Pro Customers are building, maintaining,...

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Account Executive

  • OUTFRONT Media Inc
  • Canton, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 15 days ago

We're hiring a Commercial Account Executive to grow the Canton & Akron market, an underdeveloped territory with significant upside....

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Surgical Account Manager, Cataract - Ohio

  • Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 16 days ago

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom the moment of birth...

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Demographic Data for Canton, OH

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Canton, OH

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Canton, OH 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 Canton, OH
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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