account executive

American  

noun

1. (in an advertising agency or other service business) the manager of a client's account.

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account executive British  

noun

1. an executive in an advertising agency or public relations firm who manages a client's account

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Etymology

Origin of account executive

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Dinners at premier restaurants, sending flowers to thank candidates for their time—“That’s happening at the account executive level,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The outlet also reported that Kerr’s son, Richard, is a former AllHere account executive who told The 74 he was involved in pitching the company to L.A. school leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

When market account executive Hannah Freeman was notified that her rent would be increasing by $250 per month, she was shocked.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2025

Each account executive will be expected to conduct eight customer meetings a week — half in-person — deliver twice-weekly internal presentations.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2022

Sharing a message on the show's official Twitter account, executive producer Jason Herbison said the pair would play "a very special part" in the show's finale.

From BBC • May 1, 2022