account executive

American

noun

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

account executive British

noun

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

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“I’m personally rooting for Draco and Watermelina,” said Marissa Wagner, a 29-year-old New Jersey-based PR account executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

Fresh out of the University of San Diego, Musselman’s first job was with the Clippers as an account executive in 1987, selling tickets to a team that was scraping the bottom of the NBA standings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

As a senior account executive for an advertising and marketing firm in Southern California, Homis goes into the office once a month.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

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

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