Account Executives for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Sales7%Communication Skills6%Client Relationship Management5%Education level
Bachelor's degree80%Master's degree7%High school diploma or GED5%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years8%6-10 years36%Current company
Yelp
1-800-GOT-JUNK?
Accownt Executive / Outside SalesTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years34%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Sep 7, 2026
Account Executive: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $89,213 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,043 – $176,698 yearly
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Account Executive
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Salesforce AdministratorMicrosoft Dynamics 365Microsoft DynamicsDriver's LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementPublic SpeakingAccount Executive
Chicago, Illinois
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Secondary EducationDriver's LicenseSkills
Microsoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookPresentation SoftwareWord ProcessingAccount Executive
Chicago, Illinois
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Crane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Microsoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsDocumentation ToolsMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareSenior Account Executive
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicMLO LicenseSkills
SalesforceSalesforce CloudCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems (Technically Supported)Sales Management Systems ProficiencyCRM System ProficiencySales Automation TechnologiesAccount Executive
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipTime ManagementGoogle AdwordsGoogle AdsAccount Executive
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsSalesBusiness DevelopmentNew Customer AcquisitionCustomer AcquisitionClient Relationship Management
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What's the average time to fill an account executive role?
The average time to fill an account executive role is 161 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do account executives tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an account executive include: sales, communication skills and client relationship management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an account executive?
Common licenses or certifications for account executives include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and MLO License.
What are some job titles related to account executives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to account executives include: senior account executive, enterprise account executive and senior global account executive.
What level of education is common for an account executive?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an account executive in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an account executive?
Most account executives have 11 years of professional experience.
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