Account Executive Jobs in Roanoke, 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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Neurology Account Specialist - (Roanoke, VA) (Field Based)

  • Eisai
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 hours ago

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisais human health care (hhc) mission. Were a growing...

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Flooring - Closing

  • Lowes
  • Bedford, VA (23 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bedford, VA (23 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 6 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet. Your sales expertise can help customers find the products they need and encourage them to...

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Millwork - Day

  • Lowes
  • Salem, VA (9 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, VA (9 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Sales Specialist, you will be one of the first people our customers meet. Your sales expertise can help customers find the products they need and encourage them to...

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Aftermarket Outside Sales Account Executive

  • Building Controls and Services
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago

Account Executive will serve as a brand ambassador by engaging with current and future customers to strengthen relationships and expand our aftermarket business....

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Medical Device Sales Territory Account Manager

  • Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 days ago

At Tactile Medical, we specialize in developing at-home therapy devices to treat lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency and respiratory illnesses. The Territory Account Manager is responsible...

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B2B Sales Account Executive

  • AT&T
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 days ago

As a B2B Sales Account Executive - Fiber & Mobility, you will proactively sell AT&T's mobility solutions and fiber-based broadband network to small and mid-market businesses....

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Cabinets - Day

  • Lowes
  • Rocky Mount, VA (21 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rocky Mount, VA (21 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Expand your career possibilities. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowes. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position youre interested in...

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Regional Sales Executive

  • Integrated Security Technologies
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 11 days ago

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Account Executive who will lead and drive the sales of our innovative technology services and solutions to the enterprise sector....

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Account Executive Healthcare Sales

  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 12 days ago

Overview Make a difference every day as an Amedisys account executive Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S....

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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 Specialist

  • Home Depot
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 20 days ago

Sales Specialists help customers bring their project ideas to life by offering a range of product options, providing samples, and recommending solutions—including installation and related...

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Account Executive (Sales)

  • Nexstar
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 21 days ago

The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and demonstrating to potential clients of the merits of television and digital...

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Advertising Sales Executive

  • Liturgical Publications
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 22 days ago

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE ROANOKE, VA At LPi we are dedicated to elevating organizations, such as churches and community centers, with innovative digital and print products. Our solutions, such...

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Full Time - Sales Specialist - Millwork - Day

  • Lowe's Companies, Inc.
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 22 days ago

Expand your career possibilities. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe's. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you're interested in...

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Key Account Representative, Richmond, VA

  • IQVIA Holdings Inc
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 25 days ago

Key Account Representative In partnership with our client, we are actively searching for Key Account Representatives to deliver on our commitment to serve patients. The Key Account Representative...

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Demographic Data for Roanoke, VA

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Roanoke, VA

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, 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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