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Outside Sales Account Executive

Sales
Account Managers and Executives
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.

Avg Annual Salary

$72,800/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

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

5.0

Outside Sales

5.0

Product Knowledge

4.9

Email Marketing

4.9

Accounting

4.8

Sales Management

4.7

Operations Management

4.6

Preparing Executive Summaries

4.6

Market Share

4.5

Effective Communication

4.5

Document Management Systems

4.4

Strategic Partnership

4.4

Office Automation

4.3

Office Equipment

4.2

Auditing

4.1

Closing (Sales)

4.1

Value Propositions

3.9

Managed Services

3.8

Common Skills (11)

Self-Motivation

4.8

Communication

4.8

Results-Driven Approach

4.7

Business Acumen

4.6

Interpersonal Communications

4.4

Quick Learning

4.3

Presentations

4.2

Goal-Oriented

4.0

Positivity

4.0

Sales

4.0

Energetic

3.9

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

4.2

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