Account Manager Jobs in District of Columbia

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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GEIGER

Account Development Manager (Geiger)

  • GEIGER
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Why join us? Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating...

Sales Specialist - Direct Iberia (Northwest Spain)

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Sales Group Job Description: Join Castrol as Sales Specialist- Direct (Northwest Spain)! About role itself: The Sales Specialist is responsible for...

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Sales Account Executive

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 hours ago

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000...

Automotive Sales SaaS Account Executive - DC, MD, VA region

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 hours ago

About AutoFi AutoFi is the leading provider of digital commerce technology that powers the sales and finance experiences for the most innovative brands and dealers in automotive. The AutoFi...

We are in search of an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and AI Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Sales Executive to be part of our exciting team. Our team highly values trust, diversity, coaching,...

Senior Enterprise Account Executive - Federal Services Group

  • Washington, DC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 16 hours ago

At Diversified, we don't just follow tech trends - we set them by leveraging the best in technology and ongoing advisory services to transform businesses. Our comprehensive suite of solutions is...

Manager(s)....

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Oncology Account Manager - Washington D.C.

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago

We are seeking Oncology Account Managers to lead the launch of our first oncology product....

Senior Commercial Relationship Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago

Description WHO WE ARE City First Bank N.A. is a mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) principally focused on a transformative impact in underserved, urban markets with...

Account Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago

Along the way, the Sales Account Manager will enjoy the opportunity to drive professional and financial growth....

GreenLake Sales Specialist - Public Sector

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

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

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Specialty Account Manager- UPLIZNA (Rare Disease) Washington DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

The Specialty Account Manager we seek is a motivated professional with these qualifications....

Strategic Account Executive, Dedrone, DoD

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud...

VP, Client Account Manager - OEM

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Qualifications Ability to obtain a security clearance OEM sales experience with OEM's such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrup Grumman, etc Ability to understand infrastructure requirements...

Sales Executive

  • DC
  • 1 day ago
  • DC
  • 1 day ago

The American Association for Homecare is seeking a results-driven Sales Executive whose main duties and responsibilities include communicating with customers, generating leads and closing sales....

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Salary for Account Manager Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Account Managers in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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