Account Executive Jobs in Glen Allen, VA

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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Commercial Security Systems Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 20 days ago

The Commercial Account Executive is responsible for securing profitable sales and upgrades to new, existing and discontinued Johnson Controls Security Commercial customers while improving customer satisfaction...

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HVAC Sr Account Manager - Virginia Beach

  • Daikin Applied Americas Inc
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • moments ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • moments ago

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a HVAC Sr Account Manager. You will have the ability to make an...

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Federal Account Manager

  • HP Inc.
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 hour ago

Preferred Certifications Certified Technology Sales Professional (CTSP) Federal sales or contracting certifications are a plus Knowledge & Skills Federal Account Management & Public Sector Sales U.S...

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Account Executive - Voice Solutions

  • ZP Group
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Account Executive - Voice Solutions to join a leading provider of wireless communications, critical communications, and technology solutions serving commercial,...

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Commercial Mid-Market Sales Executive

  • Fiserv
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

Calling all innovators find your future at Fiserv. Were Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial...

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Account Manager I- Desk Based Sales

  • Lumen
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 22 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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Global Enterprise Account Manager

  • HP Inc.
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

Job Summary As an Enterprise Account Manager at HP, you will play a pivotal role in driving the sales of HP's Personal Systems products, services, and solutions. You will be tasked with developing...

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Account Director Senior - NeoCloud Enterprise

  • Lumen
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 22 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...

Remote

Clinical Account Specialist (Richmond, VA) - Johnson and Johnson MedTech - Electrophysiology

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

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Sales Account Manager - Wine

  • Reyes Holdings
  • Ashland, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashland, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day 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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Technology Sales Specialist

  • Offix LLC
  • Ashland, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashland, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Who are we : For nearly 30 years, OFFIX, LC, has been the choice provider for Office Technology needs in Virginia, D.C., Maryland, and beyond! We provide "Industry Best" products, with "Industry...

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Account Executive, Business Sales - Richmond, VA

  • T-Mobile
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Overview The Account Executive, Business Sales role at T-Mobile is designed for ambitious, results-driven sales professionals who are passionate about building stellar customer relationships and...

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Enterprise Account Director, Capital One Software (Data Security) (Remote)

  • Capital One
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Who we are searching for We are seeking an exceptional Enterprise Account Executive to join our scaling enterprise sales team....

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SMB Senior Account Executive, Comcast Business

  • Comcast
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day 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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SMB Account Executive, Comcast Business

  • Comcast
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Glen Allen, VA)
  • 1 day 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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Demographic Data for Glen Allen, VA

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Glen Allen, VA

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Glen Allen, VA 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 Glen Allen, VA
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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