Account Executive Jobs in Franklin, TN

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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Home Health Account Executive

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Do you have the career opportunities as a Home Health Account Executive you want with your current employer?...

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Sales Account Executive

  • Securitas Technology
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 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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Account Executive Regional Financial Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 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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Sales Development Specialist, Shaw Contract

  • Shaw Industries Inc
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 9 hours ago

BDA Responsibilities: Conduct basic market research to assist Account Executives in finding potential business opportunities....

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Account Director Senior - NeoCloud Enterprise

  • Lumen
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 9 hours ago

Lumen is the trusted network for the AIpowered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, highperformance...

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Account Manager I- Desk Based Sales

  • Lumen
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 9 hours ago

Lumen is the trusted network for the AIpowered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, highperformance...

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School Account Manager I

  • Renaissance
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 10 hours ago

Executive team....

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Robotics Account Manager

  • The Weisiger Group
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 12 hours ago

Find Your Career With LiftOne Were a family-owned company under our fourth generation of leadership and have built our business based on the principles of trust, integrity and a desire to help our...

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Account Manager

  • Rent-A-Center Inc.
  • Smyrna, TN (24 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Smyrna, TN (24 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 22 hours ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $16.00 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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Major Account Manager, Enterprise

  • Fortinet Inc
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 22 hours ago

We are currently seeking a dynamic Enterprise Major Account Manager to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business....

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Account Manager

  • Sefl
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for presenting the Company in the best, most comprehensive light to both prospective and current clients. You will secure market share and create...

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Account Manager - Music Clubs

  • AXS - Nashville
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events from concerts and festivals to sports and theater at some of the...

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Leasing & Sales Specialist - Nashville, TN

  • Dominium Management Services
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas...

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Regional Account Director (RAD) Team Alpha

  • Team Velocity Marketing, LLC
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago

The Regional Account Director (RAD) role is primarily a client-facing field position. RADs demonstrate expertise in developing and executing data-driven digital marketing strategies and provide...

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Account Manager

  • Parker-Hannifin, Corporation
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (22 miles from Franklin, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Obtain specifications and approvals at engineering firms, major accounts and/or distributors assigned to develop increased sales opportunities and margins....

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Demographic Data for Franklin, TN

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Franklin, TN

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Franklin, TN 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 Franklin, TN
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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