Senior Account Executive Jobs

Explore Senior Account Executive opportunities with organizations seeking experienced sales professionals to build customer relationships, close complex deals, and drive revenue growth. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find roles that match your experience and career goals.

What Does a Senior Account Executive Do?

Senior Account Executives manage the sales process for important accounts, from prospecting and discovery through negotiation and closing. They develop account strategies, present solutions to decision-makers, maintain strong client relationships, and collaborate with teams such as marketing, customer success, and product. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on enterprise, mid-market, or strategic accounts.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets, strong communication and negotiation skills, and experience managing complex sales cycles. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, pipeline forecasting, consultative selling, and a particular industry or product area may also be valuable. Requirements vary by company and sector.

Senior Account Executive Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies based on industry, location, experience, and sales plan. Many roles combine base salary with commission or performance incentives, so review each listing for details about total compensation and expectations. Senior Account Executives may progress into strategic account leadership, sales management, or director-level roles.

Find Senior Account Executive Jobs on Ladders

Search vetted Senior Account Executive jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Compare opportunities by location, industry, and work arrangement, then review each listing’s responsibilities and compensation information to identify your next career move.

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$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving digital transformation in Life Sciences. Engage with CxOs and R&D teams to deliver innovative SaaS solutions, navigate complex sales cycles, and build lasting partnerships...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in defining a new industry category by driving strategic enterprise sales, managing full sales cycles, and building consensus across organizational levels to deliver substantial busine...

New York City, NYRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage with leading organizations to drive large-scale agreements, managing the full sales lifecycle. Utilize strategic territory management and value engineering to articulate business value, while n...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise sales initiatives, managing complex accounts, and driving strategic growth. You will navigate technical discussions and deliver value-driven solutions to top-tie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $100K *

Drive your career forward by managing key partnerships and delivering measurable results. This role blends strategic relationship management with consultative selling, ensuring partner success and gro...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Champion sales growth by acquiring new accounts and nurturing relationships in the cybersecurity sector. Drive customer satisfaction and retention while exceeding quotas and managing Channel Partner r...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in expanding and retaining key Enterprise accounts, driving revenue growth through strategic account management and team leadership. Own the commercial outcomes, ensuring multi-product...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$132K - $170K *

Engage with high-revenue clients to foster growth through strategic relationship building, ensuring maximum value delivery from services while identifying new sales opportunities within assigned terri...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Engage and drive transformative enterprise growth by owning the full sales cycle, from account prioritization to closing. Leverage technical credibility to build relationships and create expansion pat...

Boston, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $124K *

Shape the future of client partnerships by leading strategic growth initiatives, enhancing relationships, and driving revenue through innovative AI tools and workflows. Collaborate with teams to optim...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive growth by managing strategic accounts, enhancing relationships, and achieving sales targets. Collaborate with teams to meet customer needs and develop tailored solutions while ensuring high sati...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in global financial consolidation, ensuring compliance with US GAAP while collaborating with diverse finance teams. Drive process improvements and present insights to executive managem...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of federal technology by driving enterprise sales within strategic System Integrator accounts, fostering relationships, and leading complex sales cycles from identification to closure...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $152K *

Lead the charge in guiding clients through benefits design and enrollment, ensuring seamless processes and proactive communication. Shape resilient systems while solving complex benefits challenges fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage your sales expertise to drive strategic solutions for a premier customer partner, enhancing relationships and business growth through effective collaboration and innovative strategies...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales growth in the Enterprise ERP market. Engage with diverse clients, manage sales cycles, and foster strategic partnerships to enhance our Digital Transformation pr...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Empower customer success through strategic account management and relationship building. Collaborate closely with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention, while driving revenue and addressing uni...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate growth by driving new business development in a designated region. Build relationships with corporate clients, manage the sales cycle, and collaborate with account management to ensure succ...

California, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Elevate your career by driving sales growth in a dynamic role focused on nurturing existing accounts and acquiring new ones in the public sector. Flourish in an autonomous environment while shaping cl...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $174K *

Champion new enterprise customer acquisition by leveraging sales expertise, understanding of construction software, and strategic relationship building to drive revenue growth and exceed targets in a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $110K *

Shape the financial landscape by driving month-end close processes, ensuring general ledger accuracy, and enhancing accounting practices in a dynamic, multi-revenue stream environment. Collaborate to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Engage with SME clients to drive sales cycles, translating fintech solutions into business value. Collaborate across teams to ensure customer success and exceed revenue targets while refining sales pr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive growth by leveraging innovative SaaS solutions, building strong relationships, and meeting sales targets in a dynamic environment focused on transformative GTM strategies and customer success...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of healthcare sales by driving enterprise opportunities and executing full-cycle sales processes while collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions that enhan...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $183K *

Optimize technical account management by ensuring operational health, driving initiatives, and collaborating across teams to enhance merchant integrations and deliver exceptional service while growing...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Account Executive do?question toggle

    A Senior Account Executive manages and grows customer accounts, identifies sales opportunities, presents solutions, negotiates contracts, and works to meet revenue targets. The role often involves complex sales cycles and relationships with senior stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Senior Account Executive jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for proven sales results, experience managing accounts or complex sales cycles, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with CRM tools. Industry-specific knowledge may be preferred.

  • How much do Senior Account Executives earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by employer, industry, location, experience, and compensation plan. Roles may include base salary, commission, or bonuses. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Are Senior Account Executive roles commission-based?question toggle

    Many positions include commission or performance incentives in addition to base pay, but plans differ by employer. Review each job listing for details about base salary, variable compensation, quotas, and benefits.

  • What career paths can follow a Senior Account Executive role?question toggle

    Experienced Senior Account Executives may advance to strategic or enterprise account leadership, sales management, regional leadership, or director-level positions, depending on their experience and organization.