Account Manager Jobs in Knoxville, TN

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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AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $18.00, along with lucrative commission and incentives for targeted hourly earnings of $22.50/hour. We offer part-time work with full-time...

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Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time -$18.00 per hour, plus commission and incentives!

  • Spectrum
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 19 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 19 hours ago

AT A GLANCE: Our specialists earn an hourly base pay of $18.00, along with lucrative commission and incentives for targeted hourly earnings of $22.50/hour. We offer part-time work with full-time...

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Account Executive

  • Tradesmen International Jobs
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 20 hours ago

Statement of Purpose: The primary responsibility of an Account Executive is to obtain orders or contracts for Tradesmens services. Account Executives customarily and regularly perform this primary...

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Ace Sales Specialist

  • Food City
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 22 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY: Upholds the Core Values as determined by the management team. Primary responsibility is to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. The Sales Specialist plays a critical role in assisting...

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Field Sales Account Executive - Knoxville, TN

  • CooperVision USA
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

At CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies, were driven by a unifying purpose to help people to experience lifes beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated,...

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Client Account Manager

  • U.S. Bancorp
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The Client Account Manager/Executive is the strategic face of Payment Services to the client, representing multiple business channels....

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Specialty Account Manager, Auvelity (Knoxville W, TN)

  • Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

About This Role Axsome Therapeutics is seeking a Specialty Account Manager (SAM) to execute commercial activities for assigned geographies, establish relationships with customers, and ensure successful...

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LCMS Sales Specialist (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry)

  • Shimadzu Scientific
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

LCMS Sales Specialist I Location: Lexington, KY - Louisville, KY - Nashville, TN - Knoxville, TN Salary: $96,000 - $98,000 per year with $78,480 compensation at 100% plan (Uncapped bonus for...

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Senior Account Executive - Sustainable Infrastructure

  • Johnson Controls
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago

What you will do Operating with visionary leadership and autonomy, you will spearhead the sales of high-value, sophisticated bundled solutionsdelivering guaranteed savingsto influential C-level...

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Account Executive

  • Inhabit
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago

About Inhabit Inhabit is a global PropTech software company serving over 5 million units in the residential and short-term rental property management industries. Our 1,500+ team members drive...

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Account Manager - Engineered Services

  • White Cap
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

We are hiring immediately for an Account Manager! Why a career with White Cap?...

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Special Waste Account Executive

  • Waste Connections, Inc.
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Special Waste Account Executive - Athens, TN Waste Connections is seeking a driven and results-oriented Special Waste Account Executive to join our team in Athens, TN. This is a...

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Signage National Account Specialist - $1-2M Book of Business

  • GPAC
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Strategic National Account Specialist - Established $1-2M+ Book of Business (Education / Healthcare / Corporate) Overview We are seeking an established Strategic National Account Specialist who...

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Enterprise Account Executive

  • RJ Young
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Objectives Velocity1 is a fast-growing tech solutions company on a mission to transform business operations through cutting-edge technology. We're looking for an ambitious, results-driven...

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Virtual Account Manager

  • Syneos Health, Inc
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 5 days ago

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Salary for Account Manager Jobs in Knoxville, TN

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Highest Education Level

Account Managers in Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN
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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