Account Executive Jobs in Cottonwood Heights, UT

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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HVAC Owner Direct Sales Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • West Valley City, UT (16 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (16 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 30+ days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

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Account Executive

  • United Site Services
  • Herriman, UT (16 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Herriman, UT (16 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 14 days ago

Overview: The Account Executive is responsible for supporting and expanding client relationships within designated territories, delivering efficient and scalable solutions for local and regional clients...

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Sustainable Infrastructure Sr. Acct Exec

  • Johnson Controls
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 16 days ago

What you will do Under general direction, responsible for the sale of large, complex, bundled offerings with guaranteed savings to high potential, solution sales customers at the C-level. Promote...

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Enterprise Account Executive, Comcast Business

  • Comcast
  • Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • 1 hour ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

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Account Executive, KSL.com (Hybrid)

  • Bonneville International
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 hours ago

Our Account Executives ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions as we work together to write the next chapter in our history....

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Account Manager - Nitrogen Generation

  • Ingersoll Rand
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 6 hours ago

Requirements: High School Diploma 4+ years of experience in an industrial sales business setting Must possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations...

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Account Executive - Medium Enterprise- Customer Base - FSI

  • Workday, Inc.
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 6 hours ago

About the Role Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization....

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Medium Enterprise - Account Executive - US State & Local Government

  • Workday, Inc.
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 6 hours ago

About the Role Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization. With a net new revenue focus, they are the fuel for Workday's new customer growth....

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Account Executive - Customer Base LE - FSI

  • Workday, Inc.
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 6 hours ago

About the Role Here at Workday, our Account Executives are key players in our Field Sales organization....

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Account Director Senior - NeoCloud Enterprise

  • Lumen
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day 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
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Executive team....

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SLED Account Executive - TN

  • Rubrik
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago

As a SLED Account Executive based in the San Francisco Bay Area, you will have ownership of all elements of bookings growth in new and existing SLED accounts in NorCal....

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Account Development Manager

  • Zelis
  • Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • 1 day ago

Partner closely with Account Executives to transition qualified opportunities and ensure seamless handoffs throughout the sales process....

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Account Manager I- Desk Based Sales

  • Lumen
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day 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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Corporate AI Solutions Sales Specialist - Eastern US & Canada

  • EBSCO Information Services
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the...

Remote Hybrid

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Cottonwood Heights, UT

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Cottonwood Heights, UT 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 Cottonwood Heights, UT
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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