Account Executive Jobs in Champaign, IL

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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Sales Account Manager

  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential...

Sales Business Development Representative

  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential...

B2B Sales Representative

  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential...

Customer Sales Account Manager

  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential...

Inside Sales Account Manager

  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential...

Account Executive

  • Champaign, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 23 days ago

The Prenatal Account Executive, Central Illinois (Springfield, Peoria, Champaign, Bloomington, or Decatur) is an outstanding prenatal sales executive with experience in diagnostic/genetic testing product...

Territory Account Manager, IL - Valent U.S.A. LLC

  • Seymour, IL (9 miles from Champaign, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seymour, IL (9 miles from Champaign, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

About us: Valent U.S.A. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions...

Academic Account Manager

  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Wolfram, creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language, is seeking a highly motivated Account Manager to join the Academic Sales team. The company is looking for a motivated...

Academic Account Executive

  • Champaign, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Wolfram, creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language, is seeking a highly motivated Account Executive to join the Academic Sales team. Do you love to teach or present?...

Digital Strategic Account Manager [Champaign]

  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 30+ days ago

This role involves collaborating closely with sales management, account executives, and production teams to create, implement, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across various platforms....

Commercial Account Manager

  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Wolfram, creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language, is seeking a highly motivated Account Manager to join the Wolfram Sales team. You will be considered a primary contact at...

Neuroscience Account Manager (Psychiatry) - Champaign, IL

  • Champaign, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Vanda Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VNDA) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the...

Account Executive, Sales

  • Champaign, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 90+ days ago

WCIA 3, Your local News Leader, is looking to add an Account Executive to our team who will cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset while taking the initiative to create innovative solutions and build...

Key Account Manager - Power & Industrial Automation Remote position

  • Champaign, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 90+ days ago

About this position At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging...

Remote Work

Commecial Pre-Salesman/Account Manager

  • Champaign, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 90+ days ago

The Commercial Pre-Salesman/Account Manager is responsible for Pre-Selling retail accounts in the Convenience, Drug, Fountain, and Cold Bottle Channels. Establishing a good business relationship...

Demographic Data for Champaign, IL

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Champaign, IL

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Champaign, IL 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 Champaign, IL
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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