Outside Sales Account Executive
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
Outside Sales Account Executive earns an average of $72,800/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Sales Prospecting, Outside Sales, Product Knowledge.
$72,800/yr
Bachelor's degree
2 years
6
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 (18)
Sales Prospecting
Outside Sales
Product Knowledge
Email Marketing
Accounting
Sales Management
Operations Management
Preparing Executive Summaries
Market Share
Effective Communication
Document Management Systems
Strategic Partnership
Office Automation
Office Equipment
Auditing
Closing (Sales)
Value Propositions
Managed Services
Common Skills (11)
Self-Motivation
Communication
Results-Driven Approach
Business Acumen
Interpersonal Communications
Quick Learning
Presentations
Goal-Oriented
Positivity
Sales
Energetic
Certifications (1)
Valid Driver's License
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