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

£23,176

New workers start at around £6,944. Normal pay is £23,176 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £43,061

Annual Openings

91

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

Daily Tasks

  • Negotiates agreements for the passage of supply lines over or under land/property and the siting of supporting structures and other items.
  • Provides demonstrations of a product within retail stores, exhibitions and trade fairs to promote interest amongst potential customers.
  • Organises parties in private households to sell clothing, fashion accessories, giftware and other goods.
  • Obtains orders for advertising, financial, catering, printing and transportation services.
  • Advises clients and agents on insurance related problems, seeks new outlets for business and quotes premiums, bonus rates, tax concessions, etc..
  • Assesses characteristics of goods/services being sold and decides on main selling points.

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