Account Executives

An Account Executive manages communications with business clients that buy services from a company, such as advertising or banking services, or manages sales accounts. Works with a set of clients over time, and recruits new clients. Promotes products developed specifically for a client, such as an advertising campaign, or matches clients with available services or products.

About this Career

Average Salary

£27,846

New workers start at around £15,907. Normal pay is £27,846 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £61,323

Annual Openings

160

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Maintains records and accounts of sales made and handles customer complaints.
  • Stays abreast of advances in product/field and suggests possible improvements to product or service.
  • Makes follow up visits to ensure customer satisfaction and to obtain further orders.
  • Quotes prices, credit details, delivery dates and payment arrangements and arranges for delivery and installation of goods if appropriate.
  • Discusses customer requirements and advises them on the capabilities and limitations of the goods or services being sold.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Active Listening 78%
Reading Comprehension 76%
Speaking 72%
Writing 70%
Active Learning 69%
Monitoring 68%
Critical Thinking 66%
Mathematics 58%
Science 55%
Learning Strategies 54%