Account Executive Resume Templates

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Entry-Level Account Executive

Perfect for recent grads or SDRs transitioning to AE roles with strong sales fundamentals and eagerness to close deals.

Your Name

Contact

📧 your.email@example.com
📱 (555) 123-4567
📍 New York, NY
🔗 LinkedIn

Skills

B2B Sales
Consultative Selling
Sales Prospecting
Pipeline Management
Salesforce CRM
HubSpot
Product Demonstrations
Negotiation
Cold Calling
Account Management

About Me

Motivated sales professional with 1+ year of experience in B2B sales and lead generation. Proven track record exceeding quota and building strong client relationships. Strong communication skills with expertise in consultative selling, pipeline management, and closing deals.

Experience

Account Executive
Tech SaaS Company
New York, NY
Jan 2024 - Present
  • Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to close for SMB segment, achieving 105% of $400K annual quota in first 8 months
  • Close 12-15 new customers monthly with average deal size of $8K ARR through consultative selling and product demonstrations
  • Build and maintain pipeline of 60+ qualified opportunities valued at $500K+ using Salesforce CRM
  • Conduct 20+ discovery calls and product demos weekly, maintaining 25% demo-to-close conversion rate
Sales Development Representative
Software Company
New York, NY
June 2023 - Dec 2023
  • Generated 40+ qualified sales meetings monthly through cold calling, email outreach, and social selling
  • Exceeded monthly quota by average of 120%, booking meetings that resulted in $300K+ in closed revenue
  • Researched and identified ideal customer profiles, personalizing outreach to increase response rates by 35%
  • Promoted to Account Executive within 6 months based on exceptional performance and quota attainment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Marketing
New York University
2019 - 2023
Focus: Sales, Marketing, Business Communication

Mid-Market Account Executive

For AEs selling to mid-sized companies with longer sales cycles and complex stakeholder management.

Your Name

Contact

📧 your.email@example.com
📱 (555) 123-4567
📍 San Francisco, CA
🔗 LinkedIn

Skills

Mid-Market Sales
Solution Selling
Multi-Threading
C-Level Selling
ROI Analysis
Salesforce
Sales Methodologies (MEDDIC, SPIN)
Contract Negotiation
Strategic Account Planning
Outreach.io

About Me

Results-driven Mid-Market Account Executive with 4+ years closing complex B2B SaaS deals. Proven ability to navigate multi-stakeholder sales cycles and consistently exceed quota. Expert in solution selling, ROI analysis, and building C-level relationships. Track record of 125% average quota attainment.

Experience

Mid-Market Account Executive
B2B SaaS Platform
San Francisco, CA
March 2022 - Present
  • Manage full sales cycle for mid-market accounts (200-2,000 employees) achieving 130% of $1.2M annual quota
  • Close 25-30 new deals annually with average contract value of $45K ARR through consultative, multi-threaded selling
  • Navigate complex buying committees averaging 5-7 stakeholders including VPs, Directors, and C-level executives
  • Build and maintain pipeline of $3M+ through prospecting, networking, and strategic account planning
  • Deliver customized product demonstrations and ROI analyses showing 3-5x return on investment
  • Partner with Solutions Engineering team to design technical solutions addressing customer business challenges
Account Executive - SMB
Cloud Software Company
San Francisco, CA
Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
  • Achieved 118% of $800K annual quota selling to small business segment with 3-6 month sales cycles
  • Closed 40+ new customers with average deal size of $20K ARR through value-based selling
  • Ranked #2 out of 25 AEs on team for quota attainment and new customer acquisition
  • Promoted to Mid-Market role based on consistent performance and ability to handle enterprise complexity

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Economics / Business Administration
University of California, Berkeley
2016 - 2020
Minor: Communication Studies

Enterprise Account Executive

For senior AEs managing large enterprise deals with 6-figure contracts and complex organizational selling.

Your Name

Contact

📧 your.email@example.com
📱 (555) 123-4567
📍 Boston, MA
🔗 LinkedIn

Skills

Enterprise Sales
C-Level Selling
Strategic Account Management
MEDDIC/MEDDPICC
Complex Negotiations
Salesforce
Procurement Navigation
Executive Presentations
Business Case Development
Contract Negotiation

About Me

Strategic Enterprise Account Executive with 7+ years driving revenue growth through complex, high-value B2B sales. Expert in enterprise solution selling, C-suite engagement, and navigating Fortune 500 procurement processes. Consistent track record exceeding $2M+ annual quotas and closing 6-7 figure deals.

Experience

Enterprise Account Executive
Enterprise SaaS Company
Boston, MA
Feb 2021 - Present
  • Manage strategic sales to Fortune 1000 accounts achieving 140% of $2.5M annual quota over 3 consecutive years
  • Close 8-12 enterprise deals annually with average contract value of $250K ARR and deal cycles of 9-18 months
  • Build executive relationships with C-level buyers (CIO, CTO, CFO) navigating complex procurement and legal processes
  • Orchestrate cross-functional deal teams including Solutions Engineers, Customer Success, Legal, and Executive Sponsors
  • Conduct executive business reviews presenting strategic ROI analysis and business transformation opportunities
  • Negotiate complex contracts including MSAs, DPAs, security reviews, and enterprise licensing agreements
  • Recognized as President's Club winner 2022 and 2023 for top 10% performance company-wide
Senior Account Executive
Cloud Infrastructure Company
Boston, MA
June 2018 - Jan 2021
  • Achieved 125% of $1.8M annual quota selling enterprise cloud solutions to companies with 2,000+ employees
  • Closed largest deal in company history: $1.2M multi-year contract with Fortune 500 financial services firm
  • Built strategic account plans identifying white space opportunities and expansion revenue within existing accounts
  • Delivered technical and business presentations to audiences of 20+ stakeholders including board members

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration
Boston University
2016 - 2018
Focus: Strategic Management, Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Boston College
2012 - 2016

SDR Transitioning to AE

For top-performing SDRs ready to move into closing roles with demonstrated pipeline generation success.

Your Name

Contact

📧 your.email@example.com
📱 (555) 123-4567
📍 Austin, TX
🔗 LinkedIn

Skills

Sales Prospecting
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
Email Outreach
Social Selling (LinkedIn)
BANT Qualification
Salesforce CRM
Outreach.io
SalesLoft
Pipeline Management

About Me

High-performing Sales Development Representative with 2 years of exceptional pipeline generation results. Consistently exceed quota by 130%+ generating $2M+ in sourced pipeline. Ready to transition to Account Executive role leveraging proven prospecting skills, product knowledge, and closing experience.

Experience

Senior Sales Development Representative
SaaS Startup
Austin, TX
March 2023 - Present
  • Generate 50+ qualified sales opportunities monthly achieving 135% of quota and sourcing $2.5M+ in pipeline annually
  • Maintain 45% meeting-to-opportunity conversion rate through effective qualification using BANT framework
  • Partner with AE team to close deals, participating in 30+ discovery calls monthly and assisting with demos
  • Book meetings that resulted in $800K+ in closed revenue, demonstrating direct revenue impact
  • Mentor 3 junior SDRs on prospecting techniques, email cadences, and objection handling
  • Promoted to Senior SDR within 9 months based on #1 ranking for quota attainment on 15-person team
Sales Development Representative
Tech Company
Austin, TX
Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
  • Generated 35+ qualified meetings monthly through multi-channel outreach including cold calling, email, and LinkedIn
  • Exceeded monthly quota by average of 125% across 12 consecutive months
  • Researched target accounts and personalized outreach sequences achieving 18% email response rate
  • Received "Rookie of the Year" award for outstanding performance in first year

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
University of Texas at Austin
2018 - 2022
Minor: Communication

Strategic Account Executive

For AEs managing named accounts with focus on expansion, upselling, and long-term strategic partnerships.

Your Name

Contact

📧 your.email@example.com
📱 (555) 123-4567
📍 Chicago, IL
🔗 LinkedIn

Skills

Strategic Account Management
Account Planning
Relationship Mapping
Expansion Sales
Executive Relationship Building
Salesforce
QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews)
Cross-Selling & Upselling
Contract Renewal
Value-Based Selling

About Me

Strategic Account Executive with 6+ years managing high-value named accounts and driving expansion revenue. Expert in account planning, relationship mapping, and identifying upsell/cross-sell opportunities. Track record growing accounts by 150%+ through consultative approach and executive relationship building.

Experience

Strategic Account Executive
Enterprise Software Company
Chicago, IL
April 2021 - Present
  • Manage portfolio of 15 strategic accounts representing $5M+ in ARR with focus on retention and expansion
  • Achieve 145% of $1.8M annual quota through new logo acquisition and expansion within existing accounts
  • Grow average account size by 165% through strategic account planning and multi-product adoption
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews with C-level executives presenting ROI metrics and identifying growth opportunities
  • Maintain 98% renewal rate across portfolio through proactive relationship management and value demonstration
  • Collaborate with Customer Success to ensure product adoption and identify expansion triggers
  • Close 20+ expansion deals annually ranging from $25K-$200K through upselling and cross-selling
Account Executive
Technology Solutions Provider
Chicago, IL
July 2018 - March 2021
  • Managed book of 40+ SMB and mid-market accounts achieving 120% of $1.2M annual quota
  • Identified and closed expansion opportunities growing key accounts from $50K to $300K+ ARR
  • Built executive relationships resulting in 3 accounts expanding to enterprise-wide deployments
  • Promoted to Strategic Account Executive role based on account growth performance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business / Economics
Northwestern University
2014 - 2018
Focus: Sales, Finance, Strategic Management

Regional Account Executive

For AEs covering specific territories with strong hunting skills and ability to develop new market opportunities.

Your Name

Contact

📧 your.email@example.com
📱 (555) 123-4567
📍 Denver, CO
🔗 LinkedIn

Skills

Territory Management
Market Development
Channel Partnerships
Relationship Building
Field Sales
Salesforce
Travel & Relationship Management
Trade Show Selling
Local Market Knowledge
Prospecting

About Me

High-energy Regional Account Executive with 5+ years building territories from ground up and exceeding sales targets. Expert in market development, relationship building, and consultative selling. Proven ability to penetrate new markets, establish brand presence, and build sustainable pipeline in assigned regions.

Experience

Regional Account Executive - Western US
B2B Technology Company
Denver, CO
Jan 2021 - Present
  • Own Western US territory (CO, UT, NV, NM) achieving 128% of $1.5M annual quota across 4 consecutive years
  • Build territory from $200K to $2M+ in ARR through strategic prospecting, partner relationships, and local market knowledge
  • Manage 60+ active accounts across territory maintaining 92% customer retention rate
  • Conduct 10-15 in-person customer meetings monthly traveling 40% of time to build face-to-face relationships
  • Develop partnerships with 8 regional VARs and system integrators generating 30% of pipeline through channel
  • Represent company at 12+ regional trade shows and industry events annually generating 100+ qualified leads
  • Mentor new AEs on territory management, account planning, and local market dynamics
Account Executive
Software Solutions Company
Denver, CO
June 2019 - Dec 2020
  • Achieved 115% of $900K annual quota selling to Rocky Mountain region across various industries
  • Closed 35+ new customers with average deal size of $28K through consultative selling approach
  • Built pipeline of $2.5M+ through cold outreach, networking events, and referral partnerships
  • Received "Breakout Performer" award for fastest territory growth in first 12 months

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Colorado Boulder
2015 - 2019
Concentration: Sales and Marketing

Why Use Our Account Executive Templates?

Each template is crafted based on real resumes that got hired at top tech companies and SaaS organizations.

Quota-Focused

Templates emphasize quota attainment, deal sizes, and revenue impact - the metrics that sales hiring managers care about most.

Numbers-Driven

Pre-filled with quantifiable achievements like ARR, deal counts, conversion rates, and percentage of quota that demonstrate sales impact.

ATS-Optimized

Formatted to pass Applicant Tracking Systems with proper keywords and structure for sales roles across industries.