Account Executive Jobs in Ohio

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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Sales Account Executive

  • Securitas Technology
  • Sheffield Lake, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Sheffield Lake, OH
  • 2 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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Regional Sales Manager Core Commercial

  • Securitas Technology
  • Solon, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Solon, OH
  • 45+ 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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Enterprise Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Olmsted Falls, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Olmsted Falls, OH
  • 45+ 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 Regional Financial Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Uniontown, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Uniontown, 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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Account Exec - Vistar (a PFG Company)

  • VISTAR
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: We Deliver the Goods: Alternate location: Indianapolis, IN $60,000 - $70,000 plus Incentives Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee...

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Account Executive Upmarket

  • ADP
  • Westerville, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Westerville, OH
  • 6 days ago

ADP is hiring a Sales Representative: Major Accounts, Upmarket....

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Account Executive - Southwest Indiana

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • West Chester, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • West Chester, OH
  • 7 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis. Travel required; anticipated field time at least four days...

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Sales Account Manager

  • Cargill
  • North Olmsted, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • North Olmsted, OH
  • 2 days ago

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain,...

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Commercial Service Account Manager Columbus OH

  • Carrier
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 hours ago

About Carrier Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life....

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Sales Account Manager - Midwest

  • Amphenol
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 3 hours ago

WHO ARE WE? Thermometrics, Telaire, Protimeter, NovaSensor and Kaye are industry-leading sensor and measurement brands that are proudly part of Amphenol Sensors. Together, these businesses develop...

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Account Executive - State & Local Government

  • RELX
  • Dayton, OH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 4 hours ago

Do you have a consultative approach towards B2B sales and driving revenue? Do you enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to deliver on common goals? About our Team LexisNexis Legal & Professional,...

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Healthcare Relationship Manager

  • KeyBank
  • Brooklyn, OH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, OH
  • 5 hours ago

Location: 4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio Job Summary Proactively engage medical doctors and professionals to deepen their banking relationships by offering tailored financial solutions that...

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Sr. Account Manager - Cybersecurity

  • Optiv Security
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 5 hours ago

This position is field-based and the ideal candidate will be located in the Greater Cincinnati Area. As a Sr. Account Manager (or Sr. Client Manager (SCM) as we call it), you'll be responsible for...

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National Account Manager

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Mason, OH
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mason, OH
  • 6 hours ago

Requisition ID: 929747 Store # : Y00013 EM National AM - OH CSC Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At EyeMed, we have a unique perspective on vision benefits. By...

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Instrument Sales Specialist

  • Mettler Toledo
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 hours ago

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities The Instrument Sales Specialist is responsible for the sale of thermal analysis and fusion point instruments and supplies to end users in Minneapolis and the...

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Demographic Data for Ohio

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Ohio

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Ohio 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 Ohio
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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