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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$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of higher education by building trusted partnerships with universities. Drive growth and retention through proactive account management, strategic planning, and meaningful in-person e...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by developing and maintaining key customer relationships, driving sales success, and collaborating with teams to exceed goals. Leverage your expertise in account management and sales...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K *

Manage the complete sales cycle by identifying leads, building relationships, and closing deals efficiently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer success and drive the ad...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive customer satisfaction and sales in life sciences by leveraging your expertise to build relationships and execute strategic initiatives with key accounts in academia and industry...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement by driving sales execution and account growth. Leverage your expertise in B2B sales to manage strategic relationships and enhance adoption of innovative API solutions in...

Dallas, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to precision and efficiency in accounting. Lead the monthly close process, manage reconciliations, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on driving growth in Healthcare and Financial Services. Leverage your enterprise sales expertise to build relationships, develop new business, and deliver impactful technolo...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$259K - $351K *

Drive revenue growth by serving as a trusted advisor to key accounts, focusing on strategic territory planning and customer success. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and f...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $139K *

Drive strategic growth by managing client relationships and leading account teams. Oversee financial management and ensure team development while fostering a collaborative environment to enhance agenc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $130K *

Transform client engagement by driving strategic sales initiatives within Fortune 500 accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate qualified leads and enhance customer experiences, ul...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion new sales opportunities by managing key accounts and building relationships. Drive growth through strategic sales initiatives and collaboration with technical teams to deliver tailored soluti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in strategic growth and relationship development for a portfolio of EPE clients. Drive business development, uncover opportunities, and enhance client engagement to expand EPE’s footpr...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive project accounting support, ensuring financial compliance and effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle while fostering strong...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the full sales cycle to drive new business growth across North America. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to position the company as a strategic partner, while building trusted relationship...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of public safety by driving sales of innovative drone solutions. Own the full sales cycle in a multi-state territory, collaborating with key partners to deliver integrated technology...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of public safety through innovative drone technology. Drive sales in a multi-state territory, managing the full sales cycle while collaborating with key partners...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K *

Engage with potential clients to drive business growth as a remote sales expert. Your role involves generating leads through cold-calling, analyzing merchant statements, and closing deals while buildi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $186K *

Champion enterprise sales by managing key accounts and driving growth through strategic initiatives. Collaborate with C-level executives to implement solutions that maximize value and establish Dynatr...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $101K *

Execute strategic sales initiatives to drive growth in expense management solutions, engaging existing clients to enhance their financial operations through innovative payment processing and expense m...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $180K *

Transform your career by driving new customer acquisition in healthcare. Leverage your expertise to build C-suite relationships and lead complex sales processes, contributing to the growth of a dynami...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving new business opportunities in diverse markets while fostering client relationships and collaborating with experts. You'll leverage Salesforce to manage your pipeline and ex...

Minnesota, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $230K *

Champion business growth by developing and closing new opportunities in the broker-dealer segment, while managing strategic accounts and building executive relationships to drive value through innovat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Build strategic partnerships and drive revenue growth by managing high-potential accounts. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance partner engagement and achieve production targets while fostering...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $132K *

Join a dynamic finance team to drive accurate financial reporting and robust accounting processes during a transformative period. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and ensure...

Ohio, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.