Account Executive Jobs in Rhode Island

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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.* An Account Executive for Ally Auto Finance acts as a field sales representative, promoting the full breadth of Ally's auto finance products and services to dealerships and equipping them with the...

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Oracle NetSuite - Account Executive - Mid-Market- Central

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

**About Oracle NetSuite** Do you want to advance your career with the worlds first cloud company? Since 1998, Oracle NetSuite has been on a mission to deliver an agile, unified application suite...

Account Manager

  • West Greenwich, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • West Greenwich, RI
  • 1 day ago

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines...

Cisco Business Sales Executive

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

simplify your messaging + Train the sales team on Cisco sale plays, important portfolio updates, and how they can make more money + Develop strong relationships with Cisco and SHI sales leaders and account...

Tech Education Sales Specialist - Part Time

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

Products are also sold to central purchasing operations and other institutional customers through industrial sales representatives and via the internet....

Account Executive

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

Summary Closes profitable sales of technology-based solutions for customer business environments. Researches sales leads, obtains knowledge of customer organizations, develops customer...

Sr. Account Manager - Livestock Corporate Accounts

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

**Preferred Skills/Abilities:** + Experience within the US Animal Health market and existing major account relationships highly desired....

Field Sales Executive (Retirement Managed Services Account Executive)

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

. + Partner with the Managed Services Account Executive Team Lead on new sales opportunities to ensure accurate prospecting & discovery of new opportunities + Develop an understanding of the retirement...

Account Executive

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

** **Job Description Summary:** The Account Executive is an enterprise software sales professional who sells a platform of software solutions to Global 1000 clients....

IT Sales Executive

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

IT Sales Executive **General Information** Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Country United States Department IT_SERVICES_(SALES) Date Monday, May 19, 2025 Working time...

Sales Specialist - Shift Left

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better every day -...

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Retail Sales Specialist - Verizon

  • Warwick, RI
  • 2 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 2 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...

Job Description: Strategic Account Executive Position: Enterprise Strategic Account Executive Reports To: Enterprise Sales Executive Location: West/Central/Northeast/Southeast (Remote) Travel: Up to...

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Sales Specialist

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 4 days ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Telecommute Sales Specialist

  • Warwick, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 4 days ago

Join Our Team as a Telecommute Sales SpecialistBecome part of our award-winning team recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and Inc. 5000. Our rapid growth speaks for itself, and we invite...

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Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Rhode Island

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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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