Account Executive Jobs in Lafayette, IN

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, Small Format

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago

Join the #1 beer distributor in the United States! We are hiring immediately and offering the following : Pay: Competitive Salary + Incentive Pay + Car Allowance Shift: Full-time, Monday – Friday...

Loan Sales Specialist

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 3 days ago

At OneMain, Loan Sales Specialists empower customers by listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for life's expenses. In this role, our team...

Regional Account Director - (RAD) Oncology - Ohio Valley

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 8 days ago

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're...

Branch Wholesale Product Specialist

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 8 days ago

The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at Store #3879, located at: 2308 Concord Rd. Lafayette IN, 47909 This position works closely with commercial paint customers to...

Account Executive Radio

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 30+ days ago

Account Executive Radio Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Account Executive to join our team, focusing on business development for our portfolio of radio stations including...

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 30+ days ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Wintek Business Account Executive

  • Linden, IN (15 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Linden, IN (15 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you our next Wintek Business Account Executive? Do you have a relentless, self-starting drive to seek leads and close sales through strategic networking and confident negotiation?...

Field Account Executive, West Lafayette/Indianapolis (Hybrid)

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 45+ days ago

Our Account Executive role is a hybrid field sales position covering the West Lafayette and Indianapolis, IN area with a mixture of 2-year and 4-year schools....

Account Manager

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview The Account Manager, at MED Institute, is responsible for actively contributing to the business development, marketing and sales process for new and existing clients. Responsibilities...

Research Account Administrator

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 45+ days ago

Req Id: 36105 Job Title: Research Account Administrator City: West Lafayette Job Description: - The Research Account Administrator plays a pivotal role in supporting faculty researchers within the...

Central Research Account Specialist

  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Lafayette, IN (5 miles from Lafayette, IN)
  • 60+ days ago

Req Id: 35032 Job Title: Central Research Account Specialist City: West Lafayette Job Description: Job Summary The Central Research Account Specialist, with direction of the departmental Business...

Consumer Loan Sales Specialist

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 90+ days ago

At OneMain, Consumer Loan Sales Specialists empower customers listening to their needs and providing access to friendly, fast, and affordable financing for lifes expenses. Consumer Loan Sales...

Demographic Data for Lafayette, IN

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Salary for Account Executive Jobs in Lafayette, IN

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Highest Education Level

Account Executives in Lafayette, IN 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 Lafayette, IN
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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