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Software Account Executive

Sales
Account Managers and Executives
Account Executive

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

At a Glance

Software Account Executive earns an average of $150,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Sales, Communication, Marketing.

Avg Annual Salary

$150,000/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

5

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$66,780/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+0.3%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (20)

Marketing

5.0

Account Management

5.0

Solution Selling

4.9

Accounting

4.9

Software Systems

4.8

Customer Acquisition Management

4.8

Analytic Applications

4.8

Selling Techniques

4.8

Finance

4.8

Sales Process

4.7

Business Development

4.7

Sales Forecasting

4.7

Financial Services

4.6

Product Demonstration

4.6

Life Sciences

4.6

Emerging Technologies

4.5

Sales Engineering

4.5

Financial Risk Management

4.5

Account Growth

4.5

Interest Rates

4.5

Common Skills (10)

Sales

5.0

Communication

5.0

Presentations

4.9

Information Technology

4.9

Multitasking

4.8

Forecasting

4.8

Budgeting

4.7

Relationship Building

4.7

Computer Literacy

4.6

Creative Problem Solving

4.6

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