Senior Account Executive
- Remote • South Africa
- Full Time
- Min. 4 YOE
Account Executive jobs
Account Executive jobs
Explore 339 open Account Executive jobs with current compensation signals like $148,700 median pay and apply to the best matching roles.
Latest Account Executive jobs
Where Account Executive hiring is strongest
Global hiring concentration map with remote, hybrid, and onsite mix for this role.
Top hiring locations
Hiring concentration map and top locations.
Australia/Oceania
100% of tracked jobs
3 jobs
How much do Account Executive jobs pay?
Compensation range and 12-month salary trend for this role.
Median salary
$148,700
Low
$31,000
High
$900,000
Salary listings
120
12-month salary trend
Most requested skills for Account Executive jobs
Most common technologies and tools across current postings.
What does a Account Executive do?
An Account Executive (AE) is a pivotal sales role responsible for closing new business and driving revenue growth. They manage the full sales cycle, from qualifying leads to negotiating contracts and onboarding new clients. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Account Executive career, covering core responsibilities, essential skills, typical career progression, and answers to common questions about the role. Whether you are an aspiring sales professional or looking to transition into a closing role, this resource offers practical insights into what it takes to succeed as an Account Executive.
Account Executive seniority mix
Distribution of opportunities across experience levels.
Mid
189
56% of market
Senior
69
20% of market
Lead
13
4% of market
Entry
2
1% of market
Account Executive market insights
Summary of demand, work style, and skill signals for this role.
Active jobs
339
Hiring companies
106
Most common work style
Remote
Top skill signal
Salesforce (12%)
Senior Account Executive jobs
Current senior IC and leadership-track openings for this role.
Companies hiring Account Executive
Top employers currently posting openings for this role.
Where to apply for Account Executive jobs
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- Start with the latest postings to find currently active opportunities.
- Narrow by role fit, seniority, and workplace preferences before applying.
- Prioritize employers with multiple active openings for better response odds.
- Use full search to compare roles side-by-side and apply faster.
FAQ
Answers to common search and application questions.
How strong is demand for Account Executive jobs right now?
We are currently tracking 339 active postings across 106 companies for Account Executive jobs. Start with the highest-volume roles and top hiring companies on this page, then narrow with filters that stay aligned to this search.
What salary range is typical for Account Executive jobs?
Among listings with salary data on this page, compensation ranges from $31,000 to $900,000, with a midpoint around $148,700. Use seniority and location filters to compare like-for-like roles.
Is hiring momentum improving for Account Executive jobs?
Hiring has cooled for Account Executive jobs: 140 new postings in the last 30 days compared with 199 in the prior 30-day window.
Where should I apply for Account Executive jobs?
Start with the latest Account Executive listings on this page, then use the prefiltered "See all" job search to apply in batches while keeping role intent intact.
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