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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Sales Account Executive

  • San Jose, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 17 days ago

Managers on staff planning Manage the maximization of the sale of company hardware and software products within assigned region Achieve targeted incoming orders and objectives Oversee the management...

Strategic Account Manager for EDA, IP & Semiconductor Solutions

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Collaborate with account managers, field application engineering teams, and R&D team's technical experts to develop and implement winning strategies....

Account Manager, Northern California

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago

The Account Manager will be the business owner of assigned accounts in the Northern California region and candidates must reside within the region to be considered for the opportunity....

National Retail Account Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago

YOU As the National Retail Account Manager, you will be responsible for growing Home Center (Home Depot/Lowes) and Co-op sales in the Nor Cal/NV territory....

Building Automation Solutions Sales Executive

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

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National Sales Executive-Signage

  • Campbell, CA (5 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Campbell, CA (5 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Now Hiring: National Sales Executive – Custom & Program Signage Are you a driven sales professional with experience in the signage industry? We’re looking for a National Sales...

Technical Account Director

  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional...

Inside Account Executive, INR

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Enterprise Account Executive - West

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

Eightfold was founded with a vision to solve for employment in our society. For decades, the connection between individuals and opportunities has been based on who the individuals are and the...

Junior Account Executive

  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Account Executive - North America This is a hybrid (40% remote and 60% onsite) role in San Francisco, CA. Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 OTE To get the best candidate experience, please consider...

Key Account Executive (Melts)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 hours ago

40%) and requires efficient use of office days.The individual must develop multi-disciplinary, multi-level relationships within customers to achieve sales objectives and lead the development of...

QNX- Regional Sales Account Manager, Automotive

  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 hours ago

As part of our successful North American Sales team, the Regional Account Manager, North America will be responsible for selling QNX products, services and solutions to specific automotive accounts...

Global Account Manager

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

VAT is looking for an experienced talented Global Account Manager (GAM) based out of our US headquarters in San Jose CA....

Veterinary Relationship Manager

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

Candidates must live within the assigned territory or close proximity to the geographic area spanning Fresno, San Luis Obispo, and San Fernando Valley. The Veterinary Relationship Manager is a...

We are looking for Sales Executives

  • Atherton, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atherton, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for sales professionals who know and understand that the most money is made in a straight Commission sales job. Our goal is that our sales executives take home $30,000.00 plus a...

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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
58.3%
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 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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