Key Account Executive - Pittsburgh, PA

OPENLANE; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is hiring a Key Account Executive in Pittsburgh, PA to support and cultivate client retention and growth. This role involves being the main point of contact for key accounts, ensuring excellent customer service and communication across departments. Candidates should have a college degree and 2-3+ years of experience in account management. Strong skills in Salesforce, communication, and flexibility are essential. The position is full-time with potential travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in a customer focused, industry specific, or account management position.
• Ability to travel to or within assigned region, roughly 50% of the time every month.
• Superior communication skills to articulate ideas and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients within your assigned book of business.
• Facilitate seamless communication across departments for efficient solutions.
• Document all customer interactions and maintain accurate records in our CRM.

Skills

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Data-driven

Agility

Flexibility

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Pipedrive

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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This range is provided by OPENLANE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

A Key Account Executive that will support and cultivate client retention and growth within the Key Accounts team. You will provide the level of service required of the most valued customers, exercising agility and a customer focused attitude to ensure an exceptional experience. You will act as the personal liaison for clients within a dedicated book of business, ensuring that expectations are set and met while accomplishing revenue generating results. In this role you will need the ability to work with stakeholders at varying levels within the company independently or in coordination with the Director of Key Accounts to resolve problems.

By providing superior customer service, you ensure your accounts have the tools and information needed to utilize our software and be successful. You will bring a value-based approach to the business that ensures not just a successful transactional experience, but a long‑term journey making key accounts successful. Ensuring a growing and profitable relationship with your key accounts, you will be the voice of the company and the bridge to our clients’ success.

You Are:

• Customer‑obsessed. You’re always giving it your all when it comes to our customers. Whether it’s troubleshooting or account development, you’re a valued resource for the clients in your market.
• Data‑Driven. Data drives and proves your success.
• Thorough. With excellent customer service and client account ownership you will understand what motivates them and provide our clients with an experience that keeps them engaged.
• Agile. Sometimes the day changes and you will help in unexpected ways, but hey, who doesn’t like knocking a curveball out of the park?
• Flexible. Knowing that the customer needs do not stop at 5 pm, you will work in balance with your accounts to be available when they require your help.

You will:

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients within your assigned book of business.
• Facilitate seamless communication across departments to provide efficient solutions to client issues.
• Develop and maintain competitive knowledge and expertise in areas of products, industry trends, and other developments. Understand and react to the competitive landscape.
• Document all customer interactions and maintain accurate records in our CRM.
• Adapt to changing priorities and provide support in unexpected situations.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate the needs of clients, including occasional travel within the assigned book of business.

Must Have’s:

• College degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2‑3+ years in a customer focused, industry specific, or account management position; preferred.
• Superior communication skills, able to clearly articulate ideas and concepts.
• Intermediate knowledge of both Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
• Demonstrable knowledge of CRM tools; Salesforce and Pipedrive strongly preferred.
• Ability to blend sales acumen, outstanding interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm to stay flexible in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to or within assigned region, roughly 50% of the time every month.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries: Technology, Information and Media

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