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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$150K - $230K *

Lead the promotion of oncology products, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Drive performance goals, manage territory effectively, and ensure patient access to treatments while embod...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving direct sales to Major Enterprise Accounts. Develop strategic account plans, foster executive relationships, and coordinate winning proposals to achieve enterprise-wide deplo...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion enterprise sales by driving strategic account plans and fostering executive relationships. Manage the sales process for Major Enterprise Accounts, ensuring successful contract negotiations an...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise sales by driving strategic account plans and fostering executive relationships. Manage the sales process for Major Enterprise Accounts, ensuring successful deployments of innovati...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives within Major Enterprise Accounts, fostering executive relationships and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate across teams to secure contracts and achieve quarte...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of enterprise sales by driving strategic account plans and fostering executive relationships. Manage the sales process for Major Enterprise Accounts, ensuring successful deployments o...

Kansas City, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by driving sales into Major Enterprise Accounts. Manage strategic account plans, develop executive relationships, and negotiate terms to achieve successful deployments of innova...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support Major Enterprise Accounts by driving sales, developing strategic plans, and fostering executive relationships to achieve enterprise-wide deployments of security solutions, while managing contr...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Drive enterprise growth by managing direct sales into Major Accounts. Develop strategic account plans, foster executive relationships, and lead the winning of large deals to meet ambitious sales targe...

Cleveland, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Champion strategic sales efforts by managing Enterprise Account relationships, driving growth through tailored solutions and comprehensive account plans while achieving quarterly sales targets and enh...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Strategize and implement sales strategies to drive enterprise-wide deployments of innovative security solutions. Build executive relationships within Major Enterprise Accounts and lead negotiations fo...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Accelerate progress at driving direct sales into Major Enterprise Accounts while implementing strategic account plans and developing relationships with key buyers, ensuring successful sales processes...

Cleveland, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Join a team that drives sales and builds relationships with Major Enterprise Accounts. In this strategic role, you will create account plans and negotiate deals to deliver successful outcomes and fost...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic account management for Major Enterprise Accounts, fostering key relationships and executing high-impact sales strategies to achieve enterprise-wide deployments of products and services...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by driving direct sales into Major Enterprise Accounts. Create strategic account plans, cultivate executive relationships, and negotiate successful contracts to achieve strong s...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock new business potential by managing major accounts, driving sales, and fostering relationships with enterprise clients through strategic solutions to achieve outstanding results...

Birmingham, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $178K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth for hyperscale and silicon design customers. Own global account strategy, manage complex negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver inno...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $214K *

Drive business growth within the Hyperscale segment by managing key accounts, executing strategic development plans, and fostering relationships across multiple teams to enhance product positioning an...

Seattle, WARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $116K *

Transform financial operations by providing complex accounting services, ensuring compliance with GAAP and GASB standards, and supporting budgeting processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance fiscal...

Seattle, WARemote

3 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving pipeline generation and building strategic partnerships. Engage with key customers, represent the brand at events, and thrive in a dynamic startup environment to enhance Sa...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$247K - $409K *

Lead transformative negotiations by crafting innovative financial contracts that drive revenue growth and enhance customer relationships, while managing complex stakeholder dynamics and mitigating ris...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic risk management solutions for high-profile clients. Drive growth and profitability while mentoring teams and influencing market trends through expert knowledge a...

Solon, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in oncology sales through strategic account management and consultative selling. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring exception...

Illinois, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $136K *

Champion the financial reporting process for Institutional Retirement Solutions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance produc...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.