Account Executive Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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 Manager - Accelerated Sales Program

  • White Cap
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 hours ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

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Account Manager - Accelerated Sales Program

  • Whitecap
  • Puyallup, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 21 hours ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

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Sales Specialist

  • LGC Group
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description ABOUT LGC STANDARDS: LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UKs designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading...

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National Accounts Manager

  • Constellation Brands
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Position Summary The National Accounts Manager is responsible for selling and executing the sales and marketing programs for key national chain accounts. Responsibilities include...

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Loan Sales Specialist

  • OneMain
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 2 days ago

At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for lifes expenses. In this role, our team members...

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Account Manager - Oncology (Tacoma) - Temporary Position

  • Guardant Health, Inc.
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

Hybrid Temporary

National Account Exec

  • Saltchuk
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 5 days ago

Summary National Account Exec National Account Executive - Hybrid Role Position Profile This position is responsible for generating new business, maintaining an existing account base within an assigned...

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Account Executive

  • CVS Health
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary The Account Executive (AE) is the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of midmarket and coalition employer pharmacy benefit manager clients....

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Sales Executive (Northwest Region)

  • CVS Health
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Were building a world of health around every individual shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, youll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who...

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Key Account Manager - Rental

  • Cintas
  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Renton, WA (18 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Requisition Number: 227087 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Key Account Manager - Rental. The Key Account Manager is responsible for maintaining, retaining, and growing customers through...

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Strategic Account Manager, Commercial

  • 0100 KeyBank National Association
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Location: For Those Who Work At Home, Washington Job Summary At Key Bank, our client relationships are our top priority. We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our...

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Strategic Account Manager, Commercial

  • KeyBank
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Home, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Location: For Those Who Work At Home, Washington Job Summary At Key Bank, our client relationships are our top priority. We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our...

Remote

Specialty Account Specialist (Respiratory) Seattle, Washington

  • GSK, Plc.
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Site Name: USA - Washington - Seattle, USA - Washington - Bellingham, USA - Washington - Renton, USA - Washington - Seattle East, USA - Washington - Seattle North, USA - Washington - Seattle-Onyx,...

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At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were doing it...

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National Account Exec

  • TOTE Resources LLC
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 days ago

National Account Exec National Account Executive – Hybrid Role Position Profile This position is responsible for generating new business, maintaining an existing account base within an assigned territory...

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Demographic Data for Tacoma, WA

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA
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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