Account Executive

October 30, 2016

Account Executive Job Description

This professional will oversee advertising campaigns. They can create ad campaigns for a number of clients on TV, radio, or printed materials. There may be different departments working on the same ad, but in a different realm. The account executive must make sure that all the ads are getting the same message across to the public. It is the account executive’s responsibility to deliver exactly what their client wants. They must be able to identify market trends, and monitor competitors, look for business prospects, set up appointments, be always on time in all businesses dealings, and perform successful presentations to prospective clients. They must put together an agreeable proposal and then close the sale. This is the way they can start to build a client base, through customer satisfaction in giving of the highest quality of service.

Account Executive Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Account Executive is $50185 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $90006. The lowest salary reported was $32239. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Account Executive is $14.065 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $20.43. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $7.7. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Account Executive are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $5087 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $1036 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Account Executive. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $34,116 – $83,740
Florida – $29,609 – $69,967
Illinois – $32,833 – $75,011
New York – $33,911 – $82,506
Pennsylvania – $30,160 – $76,291
Texas – $31,873 – $76,487
Washington – $29,367 – $72,187

These are the highest paying cities for a Account Executive. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Chicago, Illinois –
Seattle, Washington –
Los Angeles, California –
San Francisco, California –
Dallas, Texas –
Washington, District of Columbia –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Account Executive from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $50185 while in 2007 it was just $46540.69

Specialized Fields

An account executive can be in any number of settings. In a large corporation the account executive would normally be considered in the role of senior management. An account executive can also be in marketing and advertising of a company. There are several different types of account executives, and depending on what position they hold will designate what their specific job descriptions are. The roles of account executives can all differ. One thing is very clear no matter what or where the account executive is employed, they must know how to service the customer with proper care, and they must have the training, education, and credentials, before taking on the position of an account executive. The first and foremost duty of any account executive is to make sure that everyone and everything is finely tuned together. They make sure that a number of staff is working as one.

Requirements

Most employers will want to look for an account executive that has a college degree in business, and or marketing, although there is no specific training. This professional must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with all levels of people. They must be creative and have an imagination. They must have excellent management skills and be organized in all facets of their job, and know how to prioritize. They must be able multi-task and work well under pressure. The account executive is the one who solidifies deals and increases financial stability for their company.

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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57%

43%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 57% of Account Executives were females while 43% were males. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Account Manager
$30,823 – $81,161
Customer Service Representative (CSR)
$19,501 – $41,546
Sales Associate
$15,570 – $56,150

Future Jobs

Senior Account Executive
$40,928 – $127,059
Account Manager Sales
$33,248 – $96,663
Account Executive, Advertising
$29,337 – $75,654