Account Executive Jobs in Nashville, 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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National Accounts Manager

  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 21 days ago

What we offer Excellent health benefits plan, which includes medical, vision and dental options 401(k) with company match Company profit sharing plan Generous paid time-off and paid holidays Paid...

Regional Account Manager- Northeast U.S. Region

  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 27 days ago

What we offer Excellent health benefits plan, which includes medical, vision and dental options 401(k) with company match Company profit sharing plan Generous paid time-off and paid holidays Paid...

Advertising Sales Executive

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 1 hour ago

un Advertising Sales Executive IndoorMedia compensation: 1099 Commission paid weekly employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Advertising Sales Executive Advertising Sales...

Account Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Executives who sell media space across the client's multitude of digital properties....

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Specialty Account Manager, Sunosi (Nashville, TN)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 hours ago

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic...

Enterprise Sales Account Executive

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

Job Description The Enterprise Sales Account Executive is responsible for driving the growth of the company's enterprise client base by identifying, developing, and closing high-value sales opportunities...

Major & Strategic Account Executive Clinical Decision Support

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

**Position Overview:** The Major & Strategic Account Executive is a sales expert with responsibility to secure and grow large strategic hospitals and health systems....

Account Manager - Residential

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

The Account Manager is responsible for developing, managing and growing a portfolio of customers within a designated territory. Account Managers are responsible for achieving sales goals while...

Hospital Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - Nashville Territory

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Company Description At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. Were fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than...

Sr. Account Manager, Regional, Acute Accounts

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Company Overview HealthStream is the leader in healthcare workforce solutions. We help organizations work better by helping their people work smarter. HealthStream provides the leading learning,...

The Sr Account Executive is responsible for increasing our footprint and meeting quota attainment....

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Oncology Account Manager - Nashville, TN

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Corcept is leading the way in the research and development of cortisol modulators, molecules that regulate cortisol activity at the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). To date, we have discovered more...

Regional Sales Executive

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Position: Regional Sales Executive Reports to: VP of Sales and Preconstruction Department: Sales Status: Regular Full-Time Position - Exempt/Salary Position Value Proposition As the Regional Sales...

Indirect Lending Account Executive

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

This compensation range is for the Indirect Lending Account Executive job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to...

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NetSuite Account Manager - Emerging Markets - Nashville

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 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 that...

Demographic Data for Nashville, TN

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Nashville, TN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.3%
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 Nashville, 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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