Account Executive Jobs in Hartford, CT

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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The N2 Company

Sales Executive

  • The N2 Company
  • Wallingford, CT (23 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • The N2 Company
  • Wallingford, CT (23 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Area Director, Communications & Community Engagement The N2 Company is a people-first company strengthening communities nationwide. Since 2004, weve connected community members through hyper-local...

Senior Sales Executive, Technology Services

  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 hours ago

ReSource Pro Senior Sales Executive, Technology Services in Hartford , Connecticut ReSource Pro is seeking a results-driven and highly motivated Senior Sales Executive focusing on New Logos with a...

Remote Work

Majors Account Executive- Colorado/ California

  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 hours ago

Locations: California/ Colorado Overview of the Role PagerDuty is seeking a Majors Account Executive with experience in growing existing accounts and acquiring new business....

Strategic Account Executive

  • Hartford, CT
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 5 hours ago

Coordination with Sales Lead and Account Executives at Plan....

Immunology Sales Specialist, Nephrology (Connecticut)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 hours ago

Job Title Immunology Sales Specialist, Nephrology (Connecticut) Requisition JR000014861 Immunology Sales Specialist, Nephrology (Connecticut) (Open) Location Hartford, CT Additional Locations Job...

HVAC Account Manager (Hartford CT)

  • Wallingford, CT (23 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wallingford, CT (23 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls Team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Account Manager

  • Wallingford, CT (23 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wallingford, CT (23 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE/ACCOUNT MANAGER IN WALLINGFORD, CT! Power your future with the world's largest fluid power distributor. Hydro Air Hughes is one of our Fluid Power Subsidiaries of...

Account Manager

  • South Windsor, CT (5 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Windsor, CT (5 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum of 2 years proven outside industrial sales experience with a tangible product OR 2+ yrs customer service / inside sales experience with bearing and power transmission products Proven experience...

Commercial Insurance Assistant Account Manager

  • East Longmeadow, MA (21 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (21 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Join our Stevie Award Winning Team at HUB International! When you join the team at HUB International, you become part of the largest privately owned global insurance broker, providing a broad...

Account Manager, Fund Accounting in London

  • Windsor, CT (4 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor, CT (4 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial...

Key Account Manager (Industrial Gas Compression)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Copeland Key Account Manager (Industrial Gas Compression) in Hartford , Connecticut About Us We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and...

Account Executive, Commercial

  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

GoTo Account Executive, Commercial in Hartford , Connecticut Job Description Where you'll work: US (Remote) Sales at GoTo At GoTo, our sales team introduces people at all levels to technologies that...

Account Manager - Northeast

  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Details Open to candidates in eastern or central time zones* Account Managers are responsible for engaging customers and helping them get the value from their purchase as well as growth and...

Customer Account Representative

  • Bristol, CT (16 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bristol, CT (16 miles from Hartford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $16.62 per hour - $19.55 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Paid Time Off and Sunday Off -- We are...

Golf Sales Specialists/Master Fitters

  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Golf Sales Specialists/Master Fitters work one-on-one with customers to provide a tour-level club fitting experience. This position presents tour-level club fitting experiences through providing...

Demographic Data for Hartford, CT

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Hartford, CT

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Hartford, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.3%
Master's Degree
17.5%
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
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Account Executives in Hartford, CT
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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