Account Executive Jobs in Stamford, 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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Plasma Sales Specialist

  • Tarrytown, NY (16 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (16 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 5 hours ago

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality....

Specialized Construction - Relationship Manager

  • Mount Vernon, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (18 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 8 hours ago

General Summary: The Relationship Manager is responsible for increasing and maintaining the sales volume of a bank branch office. In addition, the Relationship Manager is responsible for...

Medical Device Sales Associate Territory Account Manager

  • Fairfield, CT (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fairfield, CT (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview Associate Territory Account Manager's are responsible for selling Tactile Medical devices and educating physicians, clinicians and patients on our medical devices that are clinically...

Customer Sales Specialist

  • Purchase, NY (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 18 hours ago

Position: Customer Sales Specialist Job Description: What You Will Be Doing: Responsible for the day-to-day sales activities, sales support and customer service tasks for specified customers and...

Account Executive I Advanced Hemostasis and Healing (AHH) - NYC,NY - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Surgery

  • New City, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New City, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 20 hours ago

The Account Executive AHH will have a focus on growing our hemostasis and wound closure platforms in the highly competitive New York City market With a platform focus, Account Executives will sell surgical...

Associate Clinical Account Specialist, Long Island, NY, Johnson and Johnson

  • Garden City, NY (23 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Garden City, NY (23 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 21 hours ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

Strategic Account Manager

  • Hicksville, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hicksville, NY (20 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 22 hours ago

... What you'll do... Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing...

Outside Sales Development Specialist

  • Norwalk, CT (7 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT (7 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Overview As a W.B. Mason Market Development Specialist, youll be in charge of enrolling new customers and opening up new categories of business by presenting W.B. Masons web capabilities,...

Account Executive - Security Solutions - Healthcare - NYC Metropolitan

  • Bethpage, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethpage, NY (21 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional account executive....

Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - Fairfield, CT

  • Fairfield, CT (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, CT (15 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, youll be...

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Talent Acquisition Specialist Sales

  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Be a part of a revolutionary change! At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear...

Cardiovascular Sales Specialist, Long Island NY, Surgical Structural Heart

  • Stony Brook, NY (23 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (23 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Driven by a passion to help patients live healthier and more productive lives, our Sales teams embrace Edwards Lifesciences' values to...

Account Specialist, Chronic Migraine - Stamford, CT

  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable...

Cloud Sales Account Executive (Mainframe Modernization)

  • Purchase, NY (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Purchase, NY (9 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary: We seek a dynamic and experienced Cloud Sales Account Executive with a strong background in helping Cloud Providers sell their customers modernize their mainframe environments...

Consumer Loan Sales Specialist

  • Nanuet, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nanuet, NY (24 miles from Stamford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

PUT YOUR CAREER IN MOTION AS A CONSUMER LOAN SALES SPECIALIST At OneMain, Consumer Loan Sales Specialists empower customers listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and...

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Stamford, CT

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Stamford, 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 Stamford, 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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