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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$110K - $130K *

Contribute to strategic growth in Federal markets by driving customer acquisition, leveraging relationships, and collaborating effectively across teams to meet and exceed sales objectives. Engage deep...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Accelerate customer growth by managing relationships with key accounts and driving revenue expansion. Become an expert on our products to ensure customer success, guiding them through technical use an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $98K *

Unlock potential by managing client partnerships and driving sales growth. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to achieve strategic goals, enhance marketing strategies, and identify new revenu...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex enterprise accounts, driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and executive stakeholder engagement while navigating pricing migrations and ensuring acc...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure financial integrity through accurate reporting, analysis, and collaboration across departments. Leverage your expertise in accounting to support audits, grant management...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $120K *

Drive your career with a key role in expanding partner relationships and sales strategies within a dynamic market. You'll leverage your expertise to lead complex accounts and influence senior stakehol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Unlock your potential as you drive growth by building relationships and creating strategies to engage mid-market accounts, ensuring success through effective sales execution and collaboration with cro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive strategic growth and build executive relationships across a focused portfolio. Shape multi-year account strategies, lead complex deals, and help organizations secure t...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $211K *

Transform customer relationships by driving renewals and implementing innovative Enterprise Solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to secure ROI and enhance satisfaction across IDNs and Health Syste...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth in the retail sector by driving account development and sales. Leverage strong customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and profitability while effectively managing your sales pi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$231K - $340K *

Drive strategic relationships with Federal stakeholders to expand technology solutions for VA and HHS, managing complex sales cycles and executing growth strategies for user acquisition and retention...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $129K *

Drive impactful sales initiatives and strengthen key retail partnerships through strategic planning and execution, leveraging analytical insights to foster business growth and enhance customer relatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer relationships by managing key accounts across North America. Drive growth through strategic planning, collaboration, and exceptional service, while becoming the trusted commercial lea...

Tulsa, OKRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $108K *

Accelerate growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in agriculture. Leverage industry expertise and consultative selling to engage decision-makers, build pipelines, and drive cust...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare engagement by building relationships with HCPs through digital interactions and telephone conversations, promoting products, and achieving sales goals while ensuring compliance wi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $125K *

Engage with us to drive sales growth in retail and food services across Western Canada. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, manage customer relationships, and ensure timely delivery of produ...

Calgary, ABRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by driving sales of lab supplies and instrumentation. Build strong customer relationships, develop strategic sales plans, and ensure market penetration while achieving sales forecasts...

Arizona, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Strategize and drive growth for a key account while managing complex relationships and executing tactical sales plans. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer engagement and deliver outstan...

Oshkosh, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$98K - $131K *

Tackle complex digital sales initiatives in healthcare, driving portfolio growth and strategic collaborations to enhance customer engagement and meet business objectives. Focus on multi-region sales s...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive sales success by engaging with SLED accounts, implementing strategic plans, and fostering executive relationships to achieve quarterly goals and promote industry leadership in Unified Threat Man...

Des Moines, IARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $270K *

Champion strategic sales initiatives within SLED accounts, driving growth through relationship building and tailored solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful proposals and negotiate bene...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$311K - $428K *

Manage strategic enterprise accounts by leading innovative go-to-market campaigns. Build strong relationships with high-level executives and drive value-based growth while exceeding sales targets thro...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore your career by building strategic partnerships in the life sciences sector. Drive account growth, develop client relationships, and connect with key stakeholders to enhance business opportunit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by managing enterprise public sector accounts, ensuring seamless adoption of solutions, and driving engagement while collaborating with internal teams to enhance product offeri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $182K *

Drive customer success by managing relationships and articulating Aetna's technology value across diverse markets. Collaborate with teams to enhance client engagement and satisfaction through innovati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.