Account Executive Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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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LGG Industrial

Account Manager

  • LGG Industrial
  • Benicia, CA (15 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • LGG Industrial
  • Benicia, CA (15 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

sales experience University degree in engineering, business or related area of study preferred; will consider equivalent work experience Ability to use sales process to uncover customer objections/...

The N2 Company

Advertising Manager

  • The N2 Company
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • The N2 Company
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago

As the nation's leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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Dental Practice Sales Specialist - San Jose, CA Solventum

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Thank you for your interest in working for our Company. Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation...

Sr Account Manager - Bay Area

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Sr Account Manager - Bay Area Job Location: San Francisco-USA-94128 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $123,266.53 - 159,935.96 About us LSG Sky Chefs is one of the worlds...

Strategic Enterprise Account Executive

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, 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...

Enterprise Account Executive

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 10 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...

Territory Account Executive

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Then starting your career in the P&G Professional Oral Health Organization as a Territory Account Executive might be the opportunity you've been looking for!...

BIlingual Consumer Lending Sales Specialist - Full Time

  • Vallejo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Vallejo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Address: 2299 Springs Road, Vallejo, California, United States - 94591 Bi-Lingual Spanish is a plus!! Since 1997, Advance America has helped millions of hardworking people with a variety of...

Emerging Account Executive - Financials

  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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

Technical Account Manager, Scale

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH As a TAM, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team, including account executives, professional services, sales engineers, and support engineers....

Account Executive, Public Safety Concord, CA

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Overview The Account Executive, Public Safety Consultant is a dynamic sales professional dedicated to supporting and growing accounts in the Public Safety sector, specifically serving First Responders...

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Account Director, Digital Native

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

About the team OpenAIs mission is to build safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) which benefits all of humanity. This long-term undertaking brings the worlds best scientists, engineers, and...

Senior Account Manager - Bay Area

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Job Title: Sr Account Manager - Bay Area Job Location: San Francisco-USA-94128 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $123,266.53 - 159,935.96 About us LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's...

Sales Development Specialist

  • San Leandro, CA (11 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Leandro, CA (11 miles from Walnut Creek, 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...

Data Center Specialist, National Accounts Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, 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....

Demographic Data for Walnut Creek, CA

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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