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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$90K - $120K *

Analyze and enhance business processes across the services lifecycle. Develop reporting solutions and dashboards to drive informed decisions, improve revenue predictability, and support stakeholders i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $98K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of paid social strategy for top consumer brands. Drive growth through innovative, data-driven campaigns on platforms like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, while mentori...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower a high-performing team of Account Managers to drive growth and exceed goals. Lead with vision, build strong customer relationships, and refine processes to enhance efficiency in a dynamic, res...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Empower your career by driving oncology product success and building impactful relationships with healthcare professionals. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance patient access and deliver innovative...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by building strong customer relationships and driving sales strategies. Leverage your expertise in the semiconductor industry to manage accounts, negotiate contracts, and deliver exc...

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform client relationships by serving as the primary IT liaison, ensuring effective communication, project management, and successful technology solutions delivery. Collaborate with cross-function...

Louisville, KYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Lead the Enterprise Americas team to drive new-logo bookings and build a repeatable sales engine. Coach reps on multi-threaded deals and foster a strong outbound culture as the team scales. Shape ente...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $158K *

Join a team that's leading complex projects with enterprise-wide impact. Influence decision-making, drive alignment across functions, and enhance project management practices while delivering meaningf...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$145K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading sales initiatives for an innovative cybersecurity platform. Drive significant revenue growth with enterprise clients while fostering strong relationships and leveraging you...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of high-impact talent acquisition for executive and sales roles. Collaborate with senior leaders to develop strategies, engage passive candidates, and deliver exceptional talent in a co...

New York, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$183K - $193K *

Build and lead a high-performing Technical Account Management team to enhance the post-launch technical performance of a leading e-commerce platform, driving significant operational and strategic impr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$162K - $171K *

Champion a new Technical Account Management team by guiding its growth, ensuring technical health across SFP, and aligning stakeholders through effective communication while driving continuous improve...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$220K - $280K *

Empower your career by driving sales in Major Financial accounts. Develop strategic relationships, manage proposals, and negotiate terms to achieve enterprise-wide deployments of innovative solutions...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Drive growth and strengthen relationships by implementing effective sales strategies, analyzing market data, and collaborating cross-functionally to maximize performance across multiple regional accou...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to customer success as a technical liaison, driving adoption of AI-driven solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product value and performance. Foster strong r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $178K *

Shape the future of biopharma by leading commercial strategy engagements, guiding clients through critical launch decisions, and delivering evidence-based recommendations to drive success in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive sales success by implementing strategies, exceeding goals, and building strong client relationships. Collaborate with decision-makers to connect their needs with tailored solutions, while expand...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful relationships with healthcare professionals to launch a groundbreaking oncology drug. Leverage your pharmaceutical sales expertise to enhance patient care and foster collaboration with...

Tulsa, OKRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth for critical infrastructure in the NY/NJ region. Collaborate with local leaders to enhance market share, develop strategic alliances, and implement customer...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$226K - $338K *

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of AI-powered customer experience, driving transformative solutions and measurable results. Collaborate cross-functionally to architect innovative strategies that...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing a diverse portfolio of employer clients, enhancing their benefits experience, and driving business growth through collaborative partnership and innovative solutions acr...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $144K *

Lead the charge in client acquisition and revenue growth for critical infrastructure projects, driving end-to-end sales lifecycle and building trusted partnerships across data center automation for hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Join us to drive pipeline growth as a Senior Sales Development Representative. Engage prospects, build relationships, and create qualified opportunities in high-hazard industries, leveraging AI tools...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth and retention by managing high-value enterprise accounts, fostering executive relationships, and leading contract negotiations to align client objectives with innovative solutio...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic sales initiative by identifying and closing cloud solutions opportunities. Collaborate with enterprise clients to drive market share and foster technology adoption, while navigating com...

New York, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.