Is an account executive a good job?

Account executives usually must meet revenue targets via commission for selling the company's products and services. An account executive makes, on average, $97,000 a year with commissions/bonuses. The range in earnings, however, can be anywhere, from $350,000 for working at a large company to $80,000 at a smaller company.

An account executive is typically responsible for bringing in new clients and servicing existing clients. This role is also known as a "full-cycle" role because it usually requires working as both the sales development representative and the customer service team.

The day-to-day work life of an account executive is often fast-paced and competitive. An account manager must use their business acumen to create solutions while still meeting revenue and development goals.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects average growth of 5% for account executives in the next two years. Most account executives are promoted internally, but some are hired from external companies as well. An account executive can be promoted to senior positions (e.g., Vice President of Business Development, Chief Operations Officer).