Account Executive Jobs in Columbia, SC

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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Clinical Sales Specialist, Structural Heart Structural Interventions (Columbia & Greenville, SC)

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 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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Sales Executive, Personal Insurance

  • Travelers Companies
  • Columbia, SC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 17 hours ago

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. Thats the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

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Sales Executive, Dental/Vision, Public & Labor Segment

  • CVS Health
  • Columbia, SC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 18 hours 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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Sales Account Manager

  • Reyes Holdings
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 21 hours ago

Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Achieve sales goals within assigned timeframes that meet monthly business objectives while actively acquiring new business and maintaining established...

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Account Executive, SMB Team Sales

  • T-Mobile
  • Columbia, SC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 21 hours ago

Executive, SMB sales role....

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Client Relationship Manager II - Hybrid

  • OurHRConnect
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Summary First 60 days this position is onsite. After 60 days, incumbent will have remote Friday's. Ultimately the goal is to reach two days remote. Account management and healthcare experience...

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0178 - Columbia SC - Store Sales Specialist

  • REI
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. 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...

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Account Executive

  • Xplor
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Company Description At Xplor, we believe that helping people make the most of each day is the most rewarding way to spend ours. We give small and medium-sized businesses cloud-based, intuitive...

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Territory Account Manager - Columbia, SC

  • GSK
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

Site Name: USA - South Carolina - Columbia, USA - South Carolina - Charleston, USA - South Carolina - Greenville Posted Date: Jun 1 2026 ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only...

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National Account Executive I

  • Aflac
  • Columbia, SC (1 mile from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (1 mile from Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 Job Posting End Date: June 12, 2026 Weve Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our...

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Enterprise Account Executive - SLED (Google Public Sector)

  • Nelnet
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

The Enterprise Account Executive - SLED (Google Public Sector) role is accountable for growing Nelnet Government Services in the State, Local, and Education (SLED) market by creating a qualified pipeline...

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Senior Account Manager-Portable Gas Detection

  • Honeywell
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

We dont just sell things. We offer solutions to tomorrows challenges. Our sales approach begins by identifying customer demands before they become challenges. Were committed to delivering customer...

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Account Manager, Provider

  • Datavant
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the worlds health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for...

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Advanced Sales Specialist, GEDWorks

  • Pearson
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

Advanced Sales Specialist, GEDWorks Business Development Job Type and Category: Full-Time Location: Remote (U.S.-based) Travel: Up to 20% as needed for partner meetings, conferences, and employer...

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PubSec Field Inside Account Executive

  • SHI
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary The PubSec Field Inside Account Executives purpose is to build a book of business and sell to SHIs customers within an assigned territory within the Public Sector....

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Columbia, SC

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC
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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