Account Executive Jobs in San Diego, 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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MillerKnoll

Channel Sales Executive

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

Account Executive

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

We're looking for an Advertising Account Executive who loves astonishing clients with a robust portfolio of services in a collaborative and fast-paced sales environment....

Advertising Account Executive III (Cox Media)

  • Spring Valley, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Spring Valley, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 17 days ago

We're looking for an Advertising Account Executive who loves astonishing clients with a robust portfolio of services in a collaborative and fast-paced sales environment....

Media Consultant

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago

We're looking for an Advertising Account Executive who loves astonishing clients with a robust portfolio of services in a collaborative and fast-paced sales environment....

Sales Account Executive

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days 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...

Builder Account Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Must be located in Southern California Builder Account Manager primary focus will be marketing custom and high end regional and local Builders. Although we have had success marketing this group it...

Senior Client Success Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Why Lytx: Since 1998, Lytx has led the video telematics industry using proprietary machine vision, artificial intelligence, and big data to protect and connect thousands of fleets and millions of...

Tire Sales Specialist (El Cajon, CA)

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Who We Are Were Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. Were laser focused on helping the worlds largest and most trusted...

Sales Executive

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Are you ready to grow your dream career while making others' vacation dreams come true? Marriott Vacations Worldwide is a world premier organization for Vacation Ownership with resorts at...

Enterprise Account Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Enterprise Account Manager Thales - 3.9 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $141K - $254K a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Dental...

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Associate Account Manager (Entry Level)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Associate Account Manager is responsible for driving new business opportunities by identifying and initiating contact with potential clients, including screen printers, promotional product...

Services Key Account Manager - Data Center Solutions

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our...

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Description Position at Wind River Strategic Solutions Sales Executive - Key Accounts & DOD U.S. A&D - Enterprise Linux - Key Accounts & DOD Location: US - Alameda, San Diego, Detroit, Boston...

Account Executive II, Inbound

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

As an Account Executive II, you will be responsible for managing and converting inbound leads into loyal customers as well as managing an existing book of business....

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Account Executive I, Inbound

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

As an Account Executive I, you will be responsible for managing and converting inbound leads into loyal customers as well as managing an existing book of business....

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Demographic Data for San Diego, CA

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in San Diego, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Account Executives in San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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