Account Manager (General)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.
At a Glance
Account Manager (General) earns an average of $57,572/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4–4.6 years. Top skills: Sales, Communication, Presentations.
$57,572/yr
Bachelor's degree
4–4.6 years
147
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Median Wage
$100,070/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (9)
Marketing
Account Management
Customer Relationship Management
Selling Techniques
Sales Prospecting
Project Management
Business Development
Sales Territory Management
Sales Process
Common Skills (21)
Sales
Communication
Presentations
Management
Customer Service
Leadership
Problem Solving
Self-Motivation
Operations
Forecasting
Detail Oriented
Planning
Microsoft Office
Interpersonal Communications
Multitasking
Consulting
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
Account Executive (General)
~$144,444/yr
Advertising Account Executive
~$96,000/yr
Business to Business (B2B) Account Executive
~$102,500/yr
Enterprise Account Executive
Healthcare Account Executive
~$39,520/yr
Inside Sales Account Executive
~$35,360/yr
Marketing Account Executive
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