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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$102K - $147K *

Drive new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with C-level executives. Own the full sales cycle for Large Enterprise clients, ensuring value delivery and exceeding sales targets while...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive enterprise sales by building relationships with large dealership groups. Identify opportunities, navigate complex decision-making processes, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailor...

Des Moines, IARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic account management team, driving strategic relationships with major health systems. Foster high-touch engagement, ensuring customer success and operational excellence while directly man...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with Sales to drive customer success, leading technical pre-sales processes, and mentoring peers while ensuring seamless transitions from sale to implementation acros...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

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

$90K - $105K *

Take ownership of high-touch engagements with premier clients, ensuring swift resolution of technical issues. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance processes and improve customer experiences whil...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer success by owning and expanding a portfolio of enterprise accounts. Drive retention and growth through strategic relationship management, proactive renewals, and consultative selling...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation by managing client accounts, developing strategies, and delivering innovative technology solutions. Build long-term relationships while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$352K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in transforming customer engagement strategies for enterprises. Drive revenue growth, develop leadership talent, and shape go-to-market initiatives while influencing cross-functional t...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex technical partnerships and initiatives, providing expert guidance for high-impact customer accounts. Foster strategic relationships and deliver advanced solutions to enhance customer perf...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $177K *

Empower customer success as you remotely manage accounts, support sales strategies, and identify growth opportunities in a dynamic digital landscape, collaborating closely with our Enterprise Sales Ex...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$167K - $209K *

Grow strategic accounts by building relationships, driving design wins, and conducting market analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance solutions and monitor account performance in...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$64K - $108K *

Deliver strategic financial insights and support decision-making through advanced analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Collaborate with finance and business leaders to improve performance visibility...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Manage dealer receivables by ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and financial controls. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, drive automation, and maintain compliance while suppo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $230K *

Elevate patient care by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure timely access to therapies while exceedin...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$30K - $150K *

The Wholesale Account Executive is responsible for marketing wholesale and correspondent mortgage products to prospective brokers and managing established broker relationships. This role involves form...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $187K *

Grow your career by driving strategic sales initiatives within key accounts. Collaborate with C-suite executives to deliver tailored technology solutions, ensuring exceptional customer experiences whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive client satisfaction by cultivating relationships with lenders, overseeing account management, and identifying new business opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless servi...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative data products that empower global businesses. Lead cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage lifecycles, and drive performance metrics, ensuring alignment with mark...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$288K - $500K+*

Drive new business growth and foster strategic partnerships within Federal Healthcare Agencies, leveraging expertise in Veeam solutions and deep understanding of market dynamics to enhance client rela...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive growth by leading the global account management team to enhance post-sale customer experiences and maximize revenue through renewals and upsells, utilizing data-driven strategies and collaborati...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to improving patient outcomes through strategic account management in the oncology field. Leverage your clinical expertise and business acumen to drive impact in your terr...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $199K *

Transform client engagement through proactive solution-based sales, driving revenue within the health insurance sector. Collaborate closely with teams to develop tailored strategies and nurture execut...

Brookfield, WIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a global team to deliver high-quality wellbeing programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution, maintain standards, and enhance participa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $170K *

Empower enterprise security sales as a relentless hunter, leveraging diverse demand gen strategies. Drive revenue growth by developing prospects, closing new deals, and expanding customer relationship...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive ISO Certification and Internal Audits across multiple standards, ensuring project quality and client engagement. Cultivate relationships, enhance processes, and mentor junior staff while managin...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.