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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$89K - $134K *

Engage with clients by managing strategic account plans, driving growth initiatives, and enhancing relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions, ensuring...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $288K *

Empower growth and relationships in a strategic role focused on managing key accounts. Drive customer satisfaction and revenue retention through strategic collaboration and consultative selling within...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $208K *

Lead the charge in modernizing public sector infrastructure by driving innovative data solutions for SLED institutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance community services and achieve strateg...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $205K *

Drive revenue growth by managing a territory, targeting market opportunities, and building strategic relationships. Utilize a customer-first approach to enhance satisfaction and foster long-term partn...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative sales strategies to exceed targets across 30-40 commercial accounts. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailored solutions, enhancing customer relationships and driving bu...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$104K - $123K *

Elevate your career as a strategic advisor to mid-market clients, driving growth and revenue. Manage your own portfolio, build lasting partnerships, and uncover new business opportunities in this dyna...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

Accelerate new business growth by leading strategic sales initiatives for major financial institutions. Leverage deep industry expertise to navigate complex sales cycles and build long-term partnershi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$43K - $129K *

Empower small businesses by driving sales and building relationships. Utilize solution-based selling to exceed quotas and grow your territory through prospecting, networking, and effective negotiation...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of payroll and equity accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead process improvements while maintaining documenta...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $190K *

Champion growth by developing and executing strategic sales plans for tech-enabled services in the state and local government sector, driving client engagement and exceeding sales quotas through relat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop and lead the skill enhancement of Inside Sales Executives to meet new business quotas. Collaborate with management to ensure operational excellence and drive team performance through effective...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth by developing strategic relationships and delivering innovative software solutions to the financial services industry. Enhance client satisfaction and create opportun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive growth and manage strategic customer relationships in the Bus, Truck, Rail, and Specialty Vehicles market, leveraging innovative adhesive solutions to achieve business...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape strategic account growth in healthcare with innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to foster relationships and drive success for a portfolio of existing clients, navigating complex sales...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial accuracy and integrity. In this role, you'll manage month-end close processes, support audits, and enhance accounting practices while mentoring junio...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform your sales career by building and closing enterprise software deals. Collaborate with leadership and a hands-on team to drive growth in the endpoint management and IT automation space while...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

The Enterprise Account Executive will work closely with the VP of Sales in a startup focused on innovative IT-Security solutions. This role involves generating revenue through partnerships, managing t...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Accelerate your career as you manage inventory accounting and cash flows, ensuring accuracy across multiple business units. Collaborate with finance and supply chain teams to identify risks and opport...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving success in the retail sector by leveraging deep industry knowledge and consultative selling skills to foster strong customer relationships, achieve sales targets, and enhanc...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $342K *

Lead the charge in driving account growth through strategic sales planning and relationship management while delivering exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction in the retail sector...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology sales by driving innovative solutions for commercial accounts. Collaborate with a dynamic team to exceed sales targets and deliver exceptional value through consultative...

Kansas City, MORemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$152K - $202K *

Empower healthcare solutions by driving strategic partnerships and sales initiatives. This role focuses on cultivating relationships with key accounts, delivering compliant education, and executing te...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Drive enterprise sales by generating pipeline and closing complex deals with engineering-led organizations. Collaborate with technical teams to expand relationships and deliver mission-critical softwa...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $200K *

Lead a national team of Key Account Leaders to drive sales in campus public safety, focusing on recruitment, coaching, and team performance. Shape strategies to enhance sales effectiveness and adapt t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $196K *

Shape the future of healthcare by managing client relationships and optimizing clinical programs. Collaborate with teams to drive client success and ensure alignment with company goals, leveraging dat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.