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Best Jobs For Former Account Executives [2026]

By Chris Kolmar
Jul. 13, 2022
Last Modified and Fact Checked on: Jan. 16, 2026

Best Jobs for Former Account Executives in 2026

For former account executives, transitioning to a new career can be challenging yet full of opportunity. The landscape of sales and account management has evolved significantly, and many professionals are seeking roles that align with their skills while adapting to modern workplace dynamics.

Despite the consistent number of graduates entering fields related to account management, a notable decline in individuals pursuing account executive positions has emerged. This shift raises an important question:

What paths are these professionals taking now?

To find out, we analyzed the resumes of former account executives to uncover the most common roles they transitioned into after leaving the field. The data revealed a range of exciting opportunities, and we compiled a list of the top 100 jobs.

Here, we highlight some of the most compelling options available to former account executives.

Top Career Options for Former Account Executives

  1. Business Developer

  2. Business Development Manager

  3. Director of Sales

  4. Regional Sales Manager

  5. Territory Manager

  6. Marketing Director

  7. Marketing Consultant

  8. District Sales Manager

  9. Sales/Marketing Specialist

  10. Marketing Coordinator

While some of these roles may be more appealing than others, they all present valuable career opportunities worth considering.

For a comprehensive overview, explore the full list of potential jobs below.

Detailed Ranking of Jobs for Former Account Executives

Rank Job Title %
1 Account Manager 3.01%
2 Sales Representative 2.1%
3 Senior Account Executive 2.07%
4 Sales Manager 1.72%
5 Business Developer 1.39%
6 Business Development Manager 1.3%
7 Vice President 1.1%
8 Director of Sales 1.1%
9 Sales Consultant 1.03%
10 Marketing Manager 0.88%
11 Owner 0.87%
12 Sales Associate 0.84%
13 Customer Service Representative 0.79%
14 Regional Sales Manager 0.76%
15 Project Manager 0.76%
16 Consultant 0.75%
17 Territory Manager 0.65%
18 Manager 0.6%
19 Senior Account Manager 0.6%
20 Marketing Director 0.58%
21 General Manager 0.56%
22 Operations Manager 0.49%
23 Account Director 0.47%
24 Administrative Assistant 0.46%
25 Office Manager 0.46%
26 National Account Manager 0.44%
27 Marketing Consultant 0.4%
28 President 0.4%
29 Account Supervisor 0.39%
30 District Sales Manager 0.38%
31 Sales/Marketing 0.37%
32 Assistant Manager 0.36%
33 Store Manager 0.35%
34 Marketing Coordinator 0.33%
35 Recruiter 0.33%
36 Sales Specialist 0.32%
37 Business Development Executive 0.31%
38 Principal 0.31%
39 Inside Sales Representative 0.28%
40 Program Manager 0.28%
41 Director 0.27%
42 Senior Sales Executive 0.27%
43 Media Consultant 0.26%
44 Owner/Operator 0.26%
45 Product Manager 0.25%
46 Marketing Specialist 0.25%
47 Senior Sales Representative 0.25%
48 Director of Sales and Marketing 0.25%
49 Team Leader 0.25%
50 Territory Sales Manager 0.25%
51 District Manager 0.24%
52 President/Owner 0.24%
53 Account Representative 0.24%
54 Sales and Marketing Manager 0.23%
55 Regional Accounts Manager 0.23%
56 Chief Executive Officer 0.23%
57 National Account Executive 0.22%
58 Specialist 0.22%
59 Vice President, Business Development 0.22%
60 Internship 0.2%
61 Enterprise Account Executive 0.2%
62 Key Account Manager 0.2%
63 National Sales Manager 0.2%
64 Realtor 0.2%
65 Loan Officer 0.19%
66 Regional Manager 0.19%
67 Regional Sales Director 0.19%
68 Business Consultant 0.19%
69 Agent 0.19%
70 Technical Recruiter 0.19%
71 Substitute Teacher 0.18%
72 Regional Account Executive 0.18%
73 Real Estate Agent 0.18%
74 Finance Advisor 0.18%
75 Communications Manager 0.18%
76 Volunteer 0.18%
77 Senior Manager 0.18%
78 Pharmaceutical Sales Representative 0.17%
79 Business Analyst 0.17%
80 Major Account Executive 0.17%
81 Partner 0.17%
82 Strategic Accounts Manager 0.17%
83 Sales Account Manager 0.17%
84 Executive Director 0.17%
85 Insurance Agent 0.17%
86 Business Development Representative 0.17%
87 Server 0.17%
88 Business Manager 0.17%
89 Operations Director 0.16%
90 Senior Project Manager 0.16%
91 Relationship Manager 0.16%
92 Branch Manager 0.15%
93 Managing Director 0.15%
94 Founder 0.15%
95 Associate 0.15%
96 Sales Agent 0.15%
97 Marketing Representative 0.15%
98 Public Relations Specialist 0.15%
99 Assistant Vice President 0.14%
100 Business Development Consultant 0.14%

Most Popular Jobs for Former Account Executives

  1. Account Manager

  2. Sales Representative

  3. Senior Account Executive

  4. Sales Manager

  5. Business Developer

  6. Business Development Manager

  7. Vice President

  8. Director of Sales

  9. Sales Consultant

  10. Marketing Manager

These positions are not only viable options, but they also leverage the skills that account executives bring to the table, providing a smooth transition to new career paths.

How We Identified the Best Jobs for Former Account Executives

Utilizing a dataset of over 7 million resumes, we examined those listing “account executive” in their work history. Our analysis focused on the subsequent roles they pursued, organizing them by frequency to create the ranked list.

To curate our list of intriguing job options, we filtered for positions that:

  • Appeared in fewer than 1% of all new job listings
  • Were not included in the top 100 most common jobs in our database

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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