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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$128K - $150K *

Help us drive growth in the Home Health and Pediatric Care sectors by generating new enterprise revenue. Own the full sales cycle, engage decision-makers, and develop strategic relationships to establ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $208K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic growth and market access for innovative cancer screening solutions. Collaborate with executive leaders and clinical teams to enhance patient access and achieve im...

Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by driving AI sales strategies and fostering customer partnerships. Collaborate with top experts to bring transformative AI solutions to market, ensuring impactful growth and suc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at key campuses and healthcare locations by driving sales and managing relationships. Own the full sales cycle, from lead generation to installation, while ensuring customer satisf...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving complex B2B sales in healthcare. Own your territory, engage C-level executives, and expand accounts while leveraging a dedicated SDR and robust tools to achieve success in...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing month-end and year-end closes, ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple entities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize your career by managing end-to-end accounting processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting while collaborating cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock strategic insights as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial performance and process improvements across departments. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making and support grow...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$127K - $169K *

Develop strategic partnerships and drive growth in the Texture and Healthful Solutions portfolio by managing distributor relationships and identifying new business opportunities across the US and Cana...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Drive sales growth by building relationships with key decision makers, delivering impactful presentations, and implementing effective marketing strategies in the hyperscale and data center sectors...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of finance by optimizing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting accuracy. Join a dynamic team to drive efficiency and innovation in a fast-paced environmen...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by owning and expanding strategic global accounts, driving aggressive growth targets while collaborating with dedicated teams to establish long-term relationships and comprehensive ac...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $228K *

Grow your career with transformative data solutions for public sector institutions. Lead sales cycles, forge partnerships, and drive modernization initiatives to elevate infrastructure in the SLED spa...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by owning the full sales cycle for DSOs and multi-location dental groups, driving growth through the complete Planet DDS catalog while collaborating with a dynamic team and repre...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales solutions and foster strong customer relationships within the restaurant sector, enhancing product offerings and customer satisfaction through strategic engagement a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic organization by driving sales growth in SLED accounts. Leverage your expertise in telecommunications to manage existing relationships and acquire new clients, ensuring...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $170K *

Empower growth by leveraging extensive mortgage technology expertise to drive revenue for financial institutions. This role involves building relationships, developing new accounts, and achieving sale...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your accounting career by managing critical operations for both government contracting and a burgeoning SaaS product line, leading month-end closes, and collaborating across teams to ensure...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading strategic sales efforts, and mentoring the SE team to drive growth and innovation in enterprise solutions...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Shape strategic client relationships and drive growth by developing integrated solutions for complex accounts. Collaborate with teams to enhance EPRI's impact and presence in the industry while achiev...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Drive enterprise growth by acquiring major $10B+ accounts in the Midwest. Own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, delivering innovative network solutions that enable digital transformation fo...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to drive major account acquisition by breaking into Fortune 100 enterprises, leveraging cutting-edge networking solutions to transform their digital infrastructure and create lasting cli...

Colorado, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $180K *

Transform enterprise sales in the public sector by driving automation solutions, building strategic relationships, and generating new business opportunities while collaborating with partners and stake...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $157K *

Shape the future of enterprise sales by driving innovative strategies, fostering relationships, and generating revenue through a proactive approach in a dynamic, remote environment focused on large mu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Champion client success by building strategic partnerships, driving engagement, and ensuring measurable outcomes. Leverage strong relationship skills to enhance client satisfaction and retention while...

Columbia, SCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.