A junior account executive supports a more senior account executive in finding new business opportunities and retaining existing customers. As a junior account executive, your job duties may include contacting clients to generate new sales, working on marketing efforts to attract new consumers, and supporting customers after the sale. The career typically requires a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a similar field and relevant work experience in a sales environment. Additional qualifications include strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, as well as organizational ability to manage multiple business relationships.