Key Account Manager
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
At a Glance
Key Account Manager. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.5–6 years. Top skills: Sales, Problem Solving, Management.
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Bachelor's degree
4.5–6 years
10
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Median Wage
$66,780/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+0.3%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Account Management
Selling Techniques
Customer Relationship Management
Marketing
Project Management
Business Development
Oil and Gas
Account Planning
Key Opinion Leader Development
Sales Management
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Common Skills (18)
Sales
Problem Solving
Management
Customer Service
Influencing Skills
Communication
Planning
Forecasting
Presentations
Operations
Coordinating
Relationship Management
Leadership
Interpersonal Communications
Analytical Skills
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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~$96,000/yr
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~$102,500/yr
Enterprise Account Executive
Healthcare Account Executive
~$39,520/yr
Inside Sales Account Executive
~$35,360/yr
Marketing Account Executive
Membership Sales Representative
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