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The first version of a product should teach you something.
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My AE just closed a massive deal by promising a feature that our product team literally told us won't be ready until 2027. Now the client is onboarded and asking me for a launch date, and I’m the … more

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How have you handled new leadership with a management style that isn’t working for you? I’m hesitant to step on toes in a new relationship, but I’ve had more autonomy in the past and I’m finding this … more

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Is this the consensus of the state of Account Management in pharma agency world as summarized from another platform? Most AMs are type A who rock organizational side, but suffer interpersonal skills. … more

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Supportive Onboarding: I’ve been with the company for three months as a Digital Commerce Manager, and the support from leadership has been exceptional.

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Hi, I’m new here and excited to grow my network!

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I’ve never understood this- what does a VP or SVP on an account director or GAD title/level actually mean or do?

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what are other account supervisors making in toronto?

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Any advice for how to start my career in an account role at an agency in Chicago. I graduated college in May with a degree in Marketing and have been applying to any account roles I’ve seen on LinkedI… more

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How did you know it was time to move on to a new agency or opportunity? I realize this is highly subjective but am curious to hear other’s perspectives.

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What should Group Account Supervisor and Account Directors be making in today’s market?

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You are the bridge between the client's problem and our solution. That work is fundamentally human, not transactional. Remember that every 'no' is just a request for a better 'how,'… more

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I’ve been an account manager for a while, but I struggle with balancing multiple high-maintenance clients without burning out. What’s your secret to staying sane while keeping everyone happy?

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We recently lost a big client, and I want to understand the best way to do a post-mortem with the team and client without making it awkward. How do you break down what went wrong? And I guess still ke… more

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As someone who’s just started pitching upsells and cross-sells, how do you approach the “soft sell” without feeling pushy or losing trust with your existing clients? Part two to the question is - if y… more

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I have come upon an opportunity to become an account manager just waiting for the call to speak with the hiring managers and hr about pay. It is a salary job which I've never had, so I'm not s… more

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I find nothing more frustrating than this but I guess I have to deal with it and figure out a way to see it through. What’s your go-to strategy when a key client suddenly changes their priorities mid-… more

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How do you evaluate if an account is truly worth the time and resources, especially when growth is slow but the client relationship feels important? I usually have great trust in my gut feeling toward… more

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I work at the weirdest place ever and I want to check in with myself. What would you say the role of an Account Director vs Group Account Director and Executive Group Account Director look like? I fee… more

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Sent my best investment memo last Monday, and it's been nothing but crickets. How long do you wait, and how do you re-engage a client that's completely ghosted you post-pitch?

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How would you handle a long-term client who’s causing significant scope creep? I'm worried about upsetting the relationship, but their never-ending requests for "small tweaks" are killin… more

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My client just hijacked our call to rant about their internal team drama for 45 minutes straight. I'm their AM, not their therapist. Next time this happens, what's a good way to respond withou… more

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We just presented a major concept to our biggest client, and it was a complete flop. They shot it down completely, but I still have to manage this relationship. What can I do to win back the client… more

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I genuinely messed up. I promised a client a specific feature would be ready tomorrow, and now I know it won't be ready until next month. I've broken my word, which is the hardest part. I thin… more

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My friends think I just “talk to clients” all day, and I'm tired of oversimplifying what I do. When my family asks about my job, I find myself saying, "I manage relationships," which get… more

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Had a tough call with a prospect last week who found our exact service scope on Upwork for 60% less. I highlighted our experience and process, but they kept circling back to price. The call ended with… more

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