Account Manager Jobs in Roanoke, VA

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 Manager

  • Roanoke, VA (3 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Roanoke, VA (3 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 10 hours ago

PURPOSE The Account Manager is responsible for representing SMC in all business activities associated with current customer and distributor account support....

Full Time - Sales Specialist - ProServices - Day

  • Rocky Mount, VA (21 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Rocky Mount, VA (21 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 10 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Pro Sales Specialist, you will be a guide and consultant for every Pro customer who walks through our doors. Every single day, Pro Customers are building, maintaining,...

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

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 2 days 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...

Account Executive

  • Salem, VA (9 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Salem, VA (9 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 4 days ago

MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced **Account Executive** local to the **Wytheville OR Roanoke, Virginia** area to support our...

Remote Work

Key Account Manager - Key Account Manager Prin.

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 days ago

This position will interface with engineers, account managers and representatives within the Customer Services group, the Energy Efficiency group, the Economic Development group and various departments...

Account Manager - Residential

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 6 days ago

The Account Manager is responsible for developing, managing and growing a portfolio of customers within a designated territory....

Account Executive Part Time Weekends

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 7 days ago

Overview Are you looking for a rewarding career as an account executive? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in...

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 7 days ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Account Executive - Printing Sales

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 9 days ago

About the Company Our client has been a trusted provider of high-quality, custom label and tag printing solutions since 1997. They serve a diverse range of industries nationwide, offering...

Oncology Account Manager - Lexington, KY Field Based

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 12 days ago

GSK's US Oncology team is looking for an Oncology/Hematology Account Manager to manage the sales and business activities within a defined geographical business area....

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Account Executive Workplace Supplies (Sales)

  • Vinton, VA (8 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Vinton, VA (8 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Location: Roanoke VA You’re changing the selling game. You know your product inside and out. You put people first and make service a priority. Now you just need a company where you can apply your...

Specialty Account Manager - TEPEZZA (Endocrinology) - Roanoke, VA

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 14 days ago

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

Retail Account Executive

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 16 days ago

After years building the best POS platform for restaurateurs, Toast is expanding its offerings into other food and beverage concepts such as convenience stores, grocery stores, and bottle shops....

Physician Biotech Account Rep - Primary Care

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 16 days ago

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Primary Care (Entry or Experienced) We are currently searching for an entrepreneurial, highly motivated, results focused sales professionals to work as a...

Merchant Sales Specialist

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 23 days ago

Overview This position is responsible for the sales and service of Merchant Services processing solutions. Determines merchant needs and offers appropriate processing solutions, identifying sales...

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Salary for Account Manager Jobs in Roanoke, VA

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Highest Education Level

Account Managers in Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke, VA
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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