Account Executive Jobs in Knoxville, 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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AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $18.00, along with lucrative commission and incentives for targeted hourly earnings of $22.50/hour. We offer part-time work with full-time...

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Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time -$18.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Spectrum
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 17 hours ago

AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $18.00, along with lucrative commission and incentives for targeted hourly earnings of $22.50/hour. We offer part-time work with full-time...

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Account Executive

  • Tradesmen International Jobs
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 18 hours ago

Statement of Purpose: The primary responsibility of an Account Executive is to obtain orders or contracts for Tradesmens services....

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Ace Sales Specialist

  • Food City
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 21 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY: Upholds the Core Values as determined by the management team. Primary responsibility is to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. The Sales Specialist plays a critical role in assisting...

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Field Sales Account Executive - Knoxville, TN

  • CooperVision USA
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

The Account Executive position will utilize a consultative selling style that operates independently on a daily basis....

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Client Account Manager

  • U.S. Bancorp
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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Specialty Account Manager, Auvelity (Knoxville W, TN)

  • Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Axsome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company leading a new era in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) conditions. We deliver scientific breakthroughs by identifying critical gaps...

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LCMS Sales Specialist (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry)

  • Shimadzu Scientific
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

LCMS Sales Specialist I Location: Lexington, KY - Louisville, KY - Nashville, TN - Knoxville, TN Salary: $96,000 - $98,000 per year with $78,480 compensation at 100% plan (Uncapped bonus for...

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Senior Account Executive - Sustainable Infrastructure

  • Johnson Controls
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago

What you will do Operating with visionary leadership and autonomy, you will spearhead the sales of high-value, sophisticated bundled solutionsdelivering guaranteed savingsto influential C-level...

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Account Executive

  • Inhabit
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago

About Inhabit Inhabit is a global PropTech software company serving over 5 million units in the residential and short-term rental property management industries. Our 1,500+ team members drive...

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Account Manager - Engineered Services

  • White Cap
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

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Special Waste Account Executive

  • Waste Connections, Inc.
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Special Waste Account Executive - Athens, TN Waste Connections is seeking a driven and results-oriented Special Waste Account Executive to join our team in Athens, TN....

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Signage National Account Specialist - $1-2M Book of Business

  • GPAC
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Strategic National Account Specialist - Established $1-2M+ Book of Business (Education / Healthcare / Corporate) Overview We are seeking an established Strategic National Account Specialist who...

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Enterprise Account Executive

  • RJ Young
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

We're looking for an ambitious, results-driven Enterprise Account Executive to join our team and help us expand our customer base and deliver impactful solutions....

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Virtual Account Manager

  • Syneos Health, Inc
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 5 days ago

Description At Syneos Health, we challenge the status quo, we collaborate to deliver solutions, and we are passionate about changing lives We are looking for a talented individual to join our team...

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Demographic Data for Knoxville, TN

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Knoxville, TN

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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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