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How much do account executive inside sales jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for account executive inside sales in the United States is $63,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $82,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an account executive inside sales?

An Account Executive Inside Sales is a sales professional who primarily works from within the office (rather than traveling to meet clients) to sell a company’s products or services. They are responsible for reaching out to potential customers, managing leads, nurturing existing client relationships, and closing sales deals over the phone, email, or online meetings. Their role often involves meeting sales targets, providing product information, and addressing client questions to ensure customer satisfaction and business growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an account executive inside sales?

To thrive as an Account Executive Inside Sales, you need strong sales acumen, persuasive communication skills, and a proven track record in meeting or exceeding quotas, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM software (like Salesforce), sales automation tools, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are typically required. Outstanding relationship-building, resilience, and active listening skills help differentiate top performers in this role. These capabilities are crucial for effectively managing client pipelines, closing deals, and driving revenue growth in a competitive sales environment.

How does an account executive inside sales typically collaborate with other teams to achieve sales targets?

Account Executive Inside Sales professionals frequently work closely with marketing, customer success, and product teams to ensure a seamless sales process and deliver tailored solutions to clients. They often coordinate with marketing to refine lead generation strategies, share feedback with product teams about client needs, and partner with customer success teams to facilitate smooth onboarding. This cross-functional collaboration not only helps in meeting sales quotas but also enhances the overall customer experience. Regular communication and teamwork are key elements of success in this role.

What is the difference between Account Executive Inside Sales vs Account Manager?

AspectAccount Executive Inside SalesAccount Manager
Primary RoleGenerate new sales and acquire new clientsMaintain and grow existing client accounts
Sales CycleShorter, focused on closing new dealsLong-term relationship management
Work EnvironmentOutbound calls, prospecting, and demosClient meetings, support, and retention
Required SkillsSales, communication, negotiationCustomer service, relationship building

While both roles involve client interaction, Account Executive Inside Sales focuses on acquiring new clients and closing sales, whereas Account Managers prioritize maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in sales roles.

What does an account executive inside sales do in sales?

An account executive inside sales is responsible for selling products or services remotely, often via phone, email, or online meetings. They generate leads, manage client relationships, and meet sales targets, typically using customer relationship management (CRM) tools. Success in this role requires strong communication skills and product knowledge.
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Infographic showing various Account Executive Inside Sales job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,997 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Account Executive (Inside Sales) - CoStar Data & Analytics - Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA • On-site

CoStar Group
Software Development • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Account Executive (Inside Sales) - CoStar Data & Analytics - Arlington, VA
Job Description
Who is CoStar Group?
CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
Why CoStar?
  • Proven Success: 90%+ average customer renewal rate and consistent 10%+ year-over-year growth.
  • High Rewards: Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions, exceptional benefits, and exclusive incentives like our annual President's Club retreat at a luxury destination for top performers.
  • Career Development: Comprehensive onboarding and training experience with a clear path for growth, where top performers enjoy long-term career advancement.
  • Innovative Tools: Access to industry-leading products that give you a competitive edge.

Role Overview: Account Executive (Inside Sales)
Arlington, VA | On-site, Monday-Friday
As a CoStar Inside Sales Account Executive you will be responsible for managing an existing book of business while generating new business opportunities in your respective sales territory. You will have your own book of business, an endless supply of well-qualified leads and prospects, market leading products to sell and an excellent career development path.
Key Responsibilities
  • Sell New Business: Identify and pursue new business opportunities by promoting the value of our product to the commercial real estate industry and beyond.
  • Account Management: Effectively manage and expand your portfolio of clients, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and growth tailored solutions.
  • #1 Commercial Real Estate Brand: Develop expertise in CoStar's products and the commercial real estate market.
  • End-to-End Sales Process: Leverage your expertise through the full sales cycle, including prospecting, product demonstrations, closing, onboarding, training, and renewing clients.
  • Building Relationships: Conduct in-person meetings and deliver product demos to brokers, owners, corporations, investors, and other commercial real estate professionals.
  • Brand Ambassador: Represent CoStar at industry events and cultivate long term relationships and a professional network.

Basic Qualifications
  • 1+ years of successful B2B sales experience, or equivalent experience within the Commercial Real Estate industry required.
  • Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university.
  • A track record of commitment to prior employers.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years of successful sales experience in a B2B environment selling data, research, and analytic platforms or tools, commercial real estate, financial services, business intelligence, marketing, information providers, or related experience preferred.
  • Strong consultative selling skills with a proven ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
  • A keen interest in the commercial real estate market and a willingness to develop expertise in CoStar's product suite.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • A results-driven mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction and market knowledge.

Ideal Traits of Our Inside Sales Account Executives
  • Ambitious: Thrive in a competitive, fast-paced environment and are motivated by uncapped earning potential.
  • Adaptable: Quick to learn and apply new concepts in a constantly evolving suite of products.
  • Engaging: Excellent communicator with a client-focused approach, tailoring information to the relevant audience.
  • Curious: Ask insightful questions, demonstrate strong listening skills, and are eager to learn from customers and colleagues.
  • Customer-Centric: Provide valuable insights and take ownership of client requests, managing them to a successful outcome.

What's In It For You?
If you are a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar Group offers the ideal opportunity. Be part of a best-in-class company with strong year-over-year growth that invests in your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.
When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
  • Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
  • Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
  • Commuter and parking benefits
  • 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
  • Access to CoStar Group's Employee Resource Groups
  • Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Sponsorship
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
The final salary or hourly rate offered for this rolewill fall within the range set forth below based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.
Base Compensation: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 Hourly
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing