Account Executive

An Account Executive is someone who can work in many fields and help grow their companies by finding leads and closing sales deals with existing clients or new prospects. They also act as intermediaries between other departments within an organization to ensure the success of their clients.

Account Executives work closely with their clients to build strategies and achieve the client’s goals. They also work with other sales representatives and other team members to coordinate account activity and manage projects across different teams.

• Manage the entire sales cycle from finding a client to securing a deal
• Present products to prospective clients
• Remain in regular contact with your clients to understand and meet their needs
• Find leads.
• Close sales.
• Formulate sales strategies.

Requirements and Competencies

• Proven experience as an Account Executive, or similar sales/customer service role
• Knowledge of market research, sales and negotiating principles
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of CRM software (eg. Salesforce) is a plus
• Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships
• Organizational and time-management skills