Account Executive Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

An Account Executive in the sales industry is responsible for managing relationships with specific customers for their organization. Their primary duties include establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, presenting product and service offerings, negotiating contracts, and closing deals. They serve as the key point of contact between the client and the rest of the sales team, ensuring effective communication and satisfaction of client needs. Account Executives also monitor sales metrics and work toward meeting or exceeding established sales quotas.

The role requires excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Account Executives should have a solid understanding of sales principles and customer service practices, as well as competent knowledge of relevant software (like CRM). While a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is usually required, professional sales certifications, such as Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP) or Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), could be advantageous. Before becoming an Account Executive, individuals often gain experience in roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Sales Associate.

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Strategic Enterprise Account Executive

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

Emerging Account Executive - Financials

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

About the Role As a Financials Account Executive, you will partner in business development, selling to prospective key accounts....

Specialist - Sales

  • Fremont, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

As a Specialist Sales, you will be responsible for managing activities and processes to ensure the Sales organization runs effectively, efficiently and in support of business objectives. You will...

0104 - Sunnyvale CA - Sr Sales Specialist

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Overview 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 of the outdoors. When you work for the...

Sales Development Specialist

  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Leandro, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for a Sales Development Specialist (SDS) to support sales initiatives and provide route coverage for any market gaps or special projects as needed within the Northern CA area. You...

Strategic Account Manager, Amazon Publisher Services

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

Amazon Publisher Services (APS) helps digital publishers around the world build and grow thriving businesses. We provide services and advanced technologies to web, mobile app, and streaming TV...

Data Center Specialist, National Accounts Manager

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing....

Residential Account Executive (50201)

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team as a Residential Account Executive at American Furniture Rentals!...

Sr. Analyst, Strategic Account Management (Marketplace Growth Account Manager)

  • San Bruno, CA (19 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Bruno, CA (19 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary... What you'll do... Please note: This is not a data analyst position Who we are We are a customer-centric team dedicated to helping sellers grow their businesses on Walmart...

Account Coordinator

  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

... What you'll do... **Please note: This is not a data analyst position** Who we are We are a customer-centric team dedicated to helping sellers grow their businesses on Walmart Marketplace,...

Account Manager

  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

... What you'll do... **Please note: This is not a data analyst position** Who we are We are a customer-centric team dedicated to helping sellers grow their businesses on Walmart Marketplace,...

Strategic Account Manager

  • South San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

... What you'll do... **Please note: This is not a data analyst position** Who we are We are a customer-centric team dedicated to helping sellers grow their businesses on Walmart Marketplace,...

Account Executive, Direct Sales

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Account Executive 2 - Direct Sales From developing brand-new accounts to driving expansion across existing accounts, our Direct Sales team transforms opportunity into action every day....

Sales Specialist, AWS End User Computing

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

AWS is seeking an enterprise technical sales representative to help grow customer adoption of our End User Computing (EUC) on AWS services and solutions. As the AWS EUC Services Specialized Sales...

Global Account Manager

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Global Account Manager Location(s) Fremont, California Company Molex Career Field Sales Job Number 171475 Your Job Molex is looking for a Global Account Manager in the Bay Area. The Global Account...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Palo Alto, 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 Executives in Palo Alto, 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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