Account Executive Jobs in Virginia

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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Account Executive Core Commercial Sales

  • Securitas Technology
  • Ararat, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Ararat, VA
  • 3 days ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

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Residential HVAC Sales Specialist

  • Total Comfort
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Company Name: Total Comfort Overview: ay: $100K $200K+ annually based on performance* (average compensation range of top performers) Compensation: Commission-based role with training salary that...

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Commercial Security Systems Account Executive

  • Johnson Controls
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 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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Account Executive

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Manassas, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 2 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis. Travel required; anticipated field time at least four days...

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Neurology Account Specialist - (Roanoke, VA) (Field Based)

  • Eisai
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 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
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bedford, VA
  • 5 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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SMB Account Executive, Comcast Business

  • Comcast
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 7 hours 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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School Account Manager I

  • Renaissance
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 hours ago

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Commercial Mid-Market Sales Executive

  • Fiserv
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 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
  • 9 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 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
  • 9 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 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
  • 9 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 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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Account Executive New Business

  • United Site Services
  • Barhamsville, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Barhamsville, VA
  • 10 hours ago

Primary Purpose The Associate Account Executive is an entry-to-early-career sales role focused on driving new business development and revenue growth within an assigned territory or customer segment...

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Account Executive , Amazon Leo

  • Amazon Kuiper Commercial Services LLC
  • Arlington, VA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 13 hours ago

Amazon Leo is looking for experienced, self-starter Account Executive to drive adoption of Leo services with North American enterprise customers across multiple verticals (e.g....

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Associate Account Executive , Enterprise Auto/Manu

  • Amazon Web Services, Inc.
  • Arlington, VA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 13 hours ago

This is not your typical Sales Development role. Do you crave an environment that is fast-paced and highly innovative? Do you aspire to continuously learn and grow? Join a growing team at the...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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