Account Manager Jobs in Santa Monica, 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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Air Max HVAC

Sales Specialist (Hybrid)

  • Air Max HVAC
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Air Max HVAC
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Position Overview: We are seeking a high-performing Sales Manager to support our in-home sales team in real time. This role is critical to our sales process—you will be the go-to decision-maker...

Hybrid

Business Development Executive

  • FM
  • Woodland Hills, CA (12 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (12 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk...

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IT Sales/Managed Services Sr Sales Executive - Healthcare Payer (Remote CA )

  • NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Req ID: 374246 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking...

Remote Hybrid

Diagnostic Sales Specialist - Los Angeles

  • Hologic
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

When presented with an obstacle, do you find another route? Are you a natural hunter who can seek opportunities? Are you passionate about medical diagnostics? If you answered yes to all the above,...

Remote

Business Development (Sales) Executive

  • Hearst Television, Inc.
  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Business Development (Sales) Executive Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is seeking a Business Development Executive with extensive national sales experience developing content-driven digital...

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Account Manager - Valet Parking Operations - Westdrift Hotel

  • Towne Park
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Manhattan Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY The Account Manager directly oversees one Tier 1 or 2 Towne Park account and is responsible for account performance for financial, guest/patient satisfaction, and client satisfaction objectives...

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Global Account Director, Consumer

  • UTi/DSV
  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

DSV - Global transport and logistics In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global...

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Sales Specialist

  • REI
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love...

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Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time (Bilingual Spanish)-$20.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Spectrum
  • Bell Gardens, CA (17 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bell Gardens, CA (17 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $20.00, along with lucrative commission and incentives for targeted hourly earnings of $25.40/hour. We offer part-time work with full-time...

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Bilingual Retail Sales Specialist - $20.00 per hour

  • Spectrum
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $20.00 along with lucrative commission and incentives for targeted hourly earnings of $25.40/hour or $52,832.00 annually. Top performers in...

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Psychiatry Account Manager - Thousand Oaks, CA

  • Lundbeck
  • Chatsworth, CA (19 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chatsworth, CA (19 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

As a Psychiatry Account Manager, you lead the promotion of our psychiatry portfolio, executing sales and marketing strategies with comprehensive clinical knowledge to drive sales performance....

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Business Sales Executive

  • AT&T
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

We are excited to offer a $5,500 sign-on bonus to join our dynamic Sales team! Build a more connected world by transforming the sales experience and helping customers and products unite. Our Sales...

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Account Executive, Wound Closure (Los Angeles, CA) - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Surgery

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Managers), external companies (distributor reps) and KOLs Strong time management and planning skills are also preferred....

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Territory Account Manager

  • Syneos Health, Inc
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Description The Account Manager plays a critical role in owning and advancing B2B relationships within the largest and most complex healthcare delivery networks, including health systems (HSs), Integrated...

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Account Manager Associate - Los Angeles, CA

  • Applied Medical Distribution Corporation
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Position Description As an Account Manager Associate in the greater Los Angeles, Ca area, you will be responsible for working within the framework of a team and performing the following activities:...

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Salary for Account Manager Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Highest Education Level

Account Managers in Santa Monica, CA 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 Managers in Santa Monica, 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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