Account Executive Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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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Murrelektronik, Inc

Territory Development Manager - WI

JOIN A GLOBAL LEADER IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION! At Murrelektronik, we don’t just sell automation solutions—we bring machines to life. Summary: The primary responsibility of the Territory...

Price Engineering, a SunSource company, specializes in engineered custom products and solutions through engineering resource management, research, planning and development in the areas of...

Key Account Representative

  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 12 hours ago

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy lifes...

DS Regional Account Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 12 hours ago

What you will do You will drive the development and channel expansion of independent distribution partners that allow Ducted Systems to achieve sales, margin, and market share goals consistent...

Sr. Account Manager - Government

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 hours ago

Work Location Type: Onsite About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep...

Cardiovascular Sales Specialist, Wisconsin, Surgical Structural Heart

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 21 hours ago

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Driven by a passion to help patients live healthier and more productive lives, our Sales teams embrace Edwards Lifesciences' values to...

Specialty Account Manager, Migraine (Milwaukee, WI)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 22 hours ago

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The Axsome team is a lean, dynamic...

Oncology Account Manager - Milwaukee, WI

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 hours ago

Corcept is leading the way in the research and development of cortisol modulators, molecules that regulate cortisol activity at the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). To date, we have discovered more...

Major Account Manager - Healthcare, Spectrum Business

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 hours ago

As a Major Account Manager for Healthcare at Spectrum Business, you can do that....

National Account Manager 2, Spectrum Business

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 hours ago

Position Type: Full Time Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Date Posted: Date posted 04/28/2025 Areas of interest: Account Management, Business Development, Enterprise Sales Requisition Number:...

Account Manager

  • Cudahy, WI (6 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cudahy, WI (6 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Informing Account Executives and customers about the current status of advertising campaigns....

Account Executive, Screening Sales (Milwaukee, WI)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

Job Description This is an opportunity to join the growing Screening and Early Detection commercial team at Guardant Health as a field-based Account Executive and work hand in hand with sales leadership...

Wholesale B2B Sales Representative (Commission + Recurring Income)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

Rare Harvest - Wholesale B2B Sales Representative Opportunity (Commission + Passive Recurring Income) Rare Harvest is a grower-direct THCA cannabis brand offering ultra-premium, federally legal...

Strategic Account Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

To reinvent an industry, you have to build the best team. Join Formlabs if you want to join us in our mission to build the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life....

Sales Analyst

  • Sturtevant, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sturtevant, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Sales Analyst Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Identify. Interpret. Inform. As a Sales Analyst, tap your analytical expertise to translate data and trends into...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Milwaukee, WI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.3%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
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 Milwaukee, WI
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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