Mid-Level

Wholesale Account Executive

The B2B relationship manager โ€” developing and managing wholesale accounts to drive business growth.

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Job markets for Wholesale Account Executives
Employment concentration ยท ~367 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Wholesale Account Executive

As a Wholesale Account Executive, you're managing relationships with wholesale customers โ€” businesses that buy in bulk for resale or use. You might work for a manufacturer, distributor, or service provider selling to business accounts. You're responsible for developing accounts, growing sales, and maintaining relationships.

Your day involves account management and business development. You might meet with existing accounts to review business and identify growth opportunities, prospect new wholesale customers, negotiate pricing and terms, and coordinate with operations on order fulfillment. You need business acumen, relationship skills, and understanding of wholesale economics.

The hardest part is balancing account management with new business development. Existing accounts need attention to maintain and grow, but finding new accounts is essential for growth. You need to prioritize your time effectively. The people who thrive here are relationship builders who understand business dynamics and can manage multiple priorities.

AchievementAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
RecognitionModerate
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
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Product categoryAccount sizeTerritory scopeNew vs existing balanceSales complexity
Wholesale account executive roles vary by industry and company. The complexity of products and buying processes affects the role. Some positions focus on major accounts; others manage many smaller accounts. The balance between hunting for new business and farming existing accounts varies.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Wholesale Account Executives (SOC 41-3031.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Strategic account planning
Growing major accounts requires strategic approach
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Negotiation
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Business acumen
Understanding customer business enables partnership
What products or services does the company sell?
What is the account structure โ€” size, complexity?
How are accounts assigned or developed?
What is the balance between existing account management and new business?
What is the compensation structure?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$47Kโ€“$215K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
472K
U.S. Employment
+3.3%
10yr Growth
38K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningPersuasionWritingComplex Problem Solving
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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