Account Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

An Account Manager in the sales industry primarily manages client accounts, ensuring that clients are satisfied with the products or services they receive, strengthening client relationships, and securing repeat business. They are responsible for sales generation through direct contact with customers, understanding their needs, and proposing the most suitable solutions. They also play a crucial role in project management and coordinating between different departments to ensure that all client requirements are met. These professionals are involved in almost every stage of the sales process, which includes initial contact, product demonstrations, closing deals, and after-sales services.

Important skills for an Account Manager include excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. They should also have strong time management and organizational skills. In terms of certifications, a degree in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or a related field is usually required. Certifications like Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), or Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP) can be advantageous. Prior to becoming an Account Manager, a person might have roles such as Sales Representative, Business Development Executive, or Account Executive. These roles provide valuable experience in customer service, sales strategies, and account management, which are crucial for the role of an Account Manager.

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Account Executive - Customer Base LE - Healthcare

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Enterprise Account Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

About the Role: As an Enterprise Account Manager at LeanData, you will be responsible for driving retention, growth, and long-term success across our key enterprise customer accounts....

Senior Account Executive - Enterprise - West

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

We help the world run better** At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every...

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Shift: Flex Hours Posted Salary/Rate: $16.70 - $17.20 Job Identification: 45678 Job Category: Retail Stores Job Schedule: Part time On-site Print Specialists provide exceptional customer...

Location: San Jose, US-CA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Clinical Account Specialist (San Jose, San Francisco, CA) - Johnson and Johnson MedTech, Electrophys At Johnson & Johnson,we believe...

Sales/Account Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Candidate must have major account management experience preferably selling multiple product lines and turnkey services. Responsibilities include: Consistently meet or exceed annual sales goals....

Inside Account Executive (SLED)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity We are looking for an accomplished, quota-carrying Inside Account Executive to partner with our SLED Field sellers to drive Land and Expand ACV....

Account Executive - Silicon Valley

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Are you prepared to make an impact at a leading S&P 500 software company in the fast-growing $96 billion HR industry? If you are a highly motivated, experienced sales professional who thrives in a...

Morpheus Sales Specialist

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Collaborates with and supports Account Managers and provides specialist expertise within the sales team....

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Global Consumer Sales Account Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Design-In Focused Global Consumer Account Manager is responsible of the driving roadmap alignment, Intel product design wins and technologies adoption with HP consumer and gaming business units....

Account Executive, SMB - Accounts Payable

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Innovate with purpose At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businessesfrom startups to...

Account Manager, Automotive and Manufacturing

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for an Enterprise Account Manager to deepen partnership with a strategic Auto and Manufacturing customer....

Account Manager, ISV, Data, Analytics, and Generative AI Team

  • East Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Account Manager will be responsible for setting a long-term strategy and executing daily to grow customers....

Strategic Account Manager, Amazon Publisher Services

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Strategic Account Manager. In this role, you will have the opportunity to join Amazons rapidly growing Advertising organization and help build industry-leading solutions for publishers....

Senior Account Executive SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) West

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Account Executive - SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) West We are seeking a Senior Account Executive for SAP's Business Technology Platform (BTP) in the West region. This role involves...

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Salary for Account Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Account Managers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
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 Managers in San Jose, CA
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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