Salary guide
Account Executive
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £40,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- Account executives are key to client retention
Other names this job is known by
- Client Executive
- Sales Account Executive
Key responsibilities
- Manage client accounts and relationships
- Develop proposals and presentations
- Meet sales targets
- Coordinate with internal teams
- Prepare reports and documentation
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in business, marketing, or sales
- Experience in sales or account management
- Communication and negotiation skills
- IT and organisation
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Executive
- Account Manager
- Sales Manager
- Director
How to get the job
- Study business, marketing, or sales
- Gain experience in sales or account management
- Progress to senior or management roles
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