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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$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$280K - $300K *

Drive new business growth by leveraging innovative automation solutions. Build lasting client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor in the Agentic Process Automation space, while exceeding sale...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping sales strategy from the ground up, where you'll manage the full sales process, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to building a repeatable sales motion within...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through expert guidance in Privilege Access Management. Leverage your technical skills to support enterprise clients, ensuring seamless deplo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $164K *

Shape the future of analytics sales by building impactful relationships, leading complex sales cycles, and driving customer satisfaction to maximize their investment in Salesforce solutions across ent...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving channel success by managing key partnerships, executing strategies, and fostering relationships to achieve revenue growth and market impact in a dynamic environment...

Arizona, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$69K - $104K *

Transform the landscape of identity security by managing and expanding client relationships. Drive sales success through strategic planning, pipeline management, and collaboration with internal teams...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $189K *

Analyze market opportunities and build strong client relationships to drive revenue growth. Leverage expertise in freight forwarding to execute strategic business plans and meet sales quotas while col...

Hayward, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $138K *

Drive client success as a strategic sales partner, engaging with leadership to align business objectives with professional and managed services, ensuring sustained growth and value through expert coll...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Contribute to the success of a dynamic sales team by managing key accounts, leading a team of specialists, and driving advocacy for innovative hematology solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to e...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform client marketing strategies by leading interdisciplinary teams, delivering innovative solutions based on research and best practices, while fostering long-lasting client relationships to ach...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $93K *

Lead client engagements by building strong relationships, managing projects, and driving business growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring staff and id...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead client relationships and drive strategic growth while ensuring high-quality delivery. Collaborate across teams to align marketing efforts with client objectives and mentor account strategists for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $109K *

Transform your career by driving new business in the SMB segment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to articulate cloud security solutions and exceed sales quotas within a dynamic growth environ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Elevate your career by driving new business for institutional clients. Engage with key decision-makers, generate pipeline, and enhance sponsorship revenue, all while thriving in a dynamic start-up env...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate financial accuracy by owning month-end close processes, supporting audits, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with US GAAP while driving contin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $208K *

Transform public sector infrastructure by leading sales in the SLED sector, driving growth through strategic partnerships and innovative data solutions that enhance community and educational services...

Maryland, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive significant new-logo revenue growth by expertly navigating technical sales cycles. Engage with data center and generation developers to transform interconnection challenges into business success...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $134K *

Drive success by managing key accounts, ensuring revenue growth through strategic upselling and relationship building. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional service and ac...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Develop partner-driven growth strategies to drive revenue through new logos and joint opportunities. Manage relationships with senior executives and execute successful go-to-market initiatives within...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.