Account Executive Jobs in North Carolina
Account Executive jobs in North Carolina are in strong demand, with the most active hiring concentrated in technology, financial services, healthcare IT, and logistics, and openings at every level from inside sales to enterprise and strategic accounts. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham lead hiring volume, anchored by companies like Truist Financial, Red Hat, and Honeywell, which maintain large North Carolina footprints and regularly bring on account executives. SaaS sales, healthcare solutions, and managed services are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Account Executive - Commercial Sector
Hybrid | Preference for Cary, North Carolina open to Remote workers based in the USA
We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.
If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
About the job
The Commercial Sales team is looking for an Account Executive to grow our business with existing customers. Our team serves the companies whose products people use every day: what you drive, what you eat, the technology you use, personal care products and more!
Commercial accounts is a key growth Industry for SAS. With our Data & AI solutions, we can help our customers optimize their business across their entire supply chain; we can help them keep their workers safety and we can also help them provide financing for their customers. In this role, you can learn, grow and make an impact!
As an Account Executive, you will:
- Sell software, solutions, and services to current and prospective customers by leveraging sales opportunities to acquire, grow, and retain accounts within your assigned territory.
- Prospect within assigned accounts to uncover business needs, qualify opportunities, and determine resources required for success.
- Implement territory and account management strategies, identifying high-potential accounts, advancing opportunities through the sales cycle, and forecasting timelines to close business.
- Collaborate with pre-sales resources, virtual sales teams, account managers, and executives to ensure timely responses to qualified, high-revenue leads and strategic account development.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and contracts, working cross-functionally to finalize agreements and set delivery schedules.
- Follow up with customers to monitor satisfaction, uncover additional revenue opportunities, and nurture ongoing relationships.
- Utilize company account planning tools and sales methodologies (such as BASE or Strategic Selling) for pipeline management, forecasting, and identifying accounts with strong close potential.
- Apply knowledge of company marketing goals, industry trends, and SAS applications to assess account needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Develop and execute action plans to close business for high-potential accounts and further expand relationships within the territory.
- Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, MIS, or other relevant discipline.
- Requires a minimum of five years of experience in the sales, marketing, or technical support of computer software solutions (including related training products and services), computer hardware, or telecommunications software/hardware. Specific industry related experience may be considered in combination with the above requirements.
- A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
- Knowledge of basic sales techniques; knowledge of hardware and/or software acquisitions cycles and buying influences.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics and develop a sales plan; ability to communicate technical and business concepts and relate them to SAS applications and user needs; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel.
- Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
Additional competencies, knowledge and skills
- Sales Planning: Develops and executes strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth.
- Customer Centricity: Prioritizes customer needs and delivers tailored solutions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Relationship Building: Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.
- Obstacle Navigation: Proactively identifies and overcomes challenges to maintain momentum and deliver results.
- Insight Driven Value Creation: Leverages data and market insights to craft compelling value propositions that address client pain points.
- Self Motivation: Demonstrates initiative and drive to exceed goals independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Benefits highlights
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
- An industry-leading 401k plan.
- Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
- Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
- Our Recreation and Fitness Center offers recorded fitness classes to help you fit movement into your day.
- SAS supports your well-being with programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.
You are welcome here.
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.
Additional Information
SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact Recruitingsupport@sas.com.
Let’s stay in touch! Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on company news, job updates and more.
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Account Executive - Commercial Sector
Hybrid | Preference for Cary, North Carolina open to Remote workers based in the USA
We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.
If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
About the job
The Commercial Sales team is looking for an Account Executive to grow our business with existing customers. Our team serves the companies whose products people use every day: what you drive, what you eat, the technology you use, personal care products and more!
Commercial accounts is a key growth Industry for SAS. With our Data & AI solutions, we can help our customers optimize their business across their entire supply chain; we can help them keep their workers safety and we can also help them provide financing for their customers. In this role, you can learn, grow and make an impact!
As an Account Executive, you will:
- Sell software, solutions, and services to current and prospective customers by leveraging sales opportunities to acquire, grow, and retain accounts within your assigned territory.
- Prospect within assigned accounts to uncover business needs, qualify opportunities, and determine resources required for success.
- Implement territory and account management strategies, identifying high-potential accounts, advancing opportunities through the sales cycle, and forecasting timelines to close business.
- Collaborate with pre-sales resources, virtual sales teams, account managers, and executives to ensure timely responses to qualified, high-revenue leads and strategic account development.
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and contracts, working cross-functionally to finalize agreements and set delivery schedules.
- Follow up with customers to monitor satisfaction, uncover additional revenue opportunities, and nurture ongoing relationships.
- Utilize company account planning tools and sales methodologies (such as BASE or Strategic Selling) for pipeline management, forecasting, and identifying accounts with strong close potential.
- Apply knowledge of company marketing goals, industry trends, and SAS applications to assess account needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Develop and execute action plans to close business for high-potential accounts and further expand relationships within the territory.
- Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, MIS, or other relevant discipline.
- Requires a minimum of five years of experience in the sales, marketing, or technical support of computer software solutions (including related training products and services), computer hardware, or telecommunications software/hardware. Specific industry related experience may be considered in combination with the above requirements.
- A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
- Knowledge of basic sales techniques; knowledge of hardware and/or software acquisitions cycles and buying influences.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics and develop a sales plan; ability to communicate technical and business concepts and relate them to SAS applications and user needs; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel.
- Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
Additional competencies, knowledge and skills
- Sales Planning: Develops and executes strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth.
- Customer Centricity: Prioritizes customer needs and delivers tailored solutions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Relationship Building: Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.
- Obstacle Navigation: Proactively identifies and overcomes challenges to maintain momentum and deliver results.
- Insight Driven Value Creation: Leverages data and market insights to craft compelling value propositions that address client pain points.
- Self Motivation: Demonstrates initiative and drive to exceed goals independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Benefits highlights
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
- An industry-leading 401k plan.
- Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
- Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
- Our Recreation and Fitness Center offers recorded fitness classes to help you fit movement into your day.
- SAS supports your well-being with programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.
You are welcome here.
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.
Additional Information
SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact Recruitingsupport@sas.com.
Let’s stay in touch! Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on company news, job updates and more.
#LI-NR
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Account Executive Job Market in North Carolina
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in account executive jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Two or more years of B2B or B2C sales experience in a quota-carrying role
- Demonstrated ability to manage a full sales cycle from prospecting to close
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot for pipeline management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client presentations and negotiations
- Familiarity with the North Carolina market, including key industry verticals and regional buyer behavior
Account Executive Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an account executive in North Carolina?
Most account executive roles in North Carolina require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, though some employers in technology and SaaS emphasize demonstrated sales performance over formal credentials. North Carolina does not require a state-issued license for most account executive roles. Candidates typically start in inside sales, business development representative, or SDR positions at companies in Charlotte's finance corridor or the Research Triangle's tech and life sciences sector before moving into full account executive roles.
Which companies hire account executives in North Carolina?
Employers hiring account executives in North Carolina right now include Spectrum, Lenovo, and SAS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's concentration of financial services firms in Charlotte and technology and life sciences companies in the Raleigh-Durham area means steady, recurring demand from both enterprise and growth-stage employers.
Which North Carolina cities have the most account executive jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and North Carolina are the North Carolina cities with the most account executive openings. Charlotte drives volume through its large base of banking, insurance, and fintech employers, while Raleigh and Durham benefit from the Research Triangle's dense cluster of technology, healthcare IT, and life sciences companies that rely heavily on account executives to grow enterprise and mid-market accounts.
Are there remote account executive jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 90% of account executive openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted to virtual selling across technology and financial services. SaaS and software account executive roles tend to offer the most flexibility, while positions requiring frequent on-site client engagement, such as healthcare or manufacturing accounts, lean more toward hybrid or field-based arrangements.
How can I get hired as an account executive in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a sales development representative or inside sales role at a technology or financial services company in Charlotte or the Raleigh-Durham area. Companies like Bandwidth, Pendo, and larger Charlotte-based financial institutions run structured sales development programs that move strong performers into account executive roles within one to two years. A Salesforce certification, a strong record in a customer-facing role such as retail banking or account coordination, or completion of a sales bootcamp offered through local community colleges can give candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to account executive jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to account executive jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target market, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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