An Account Executive, or Key Account Executive, works directly with clients to learn their goals and establish how the company can meet them. Their duties include regularly meeting quotas, goals and other forms of client expectations, helping clients understand the limits of their budget or resources and consistently meeting project deadlines laid out by the client.

• Working knowledge of particular sales industry
• Networking and negotiation skills
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently and effectively to meet required deadlines
• Ability to learn quickly and apply that knowledge
• Ability to work in a team environment