Account Management

Anyonene working at Dentsu Chicago? Have an upcoming interview and looking for insights on WLB, salary, work environment, clients, etc! Thank you<3

What ilfefines good vs great performance in accounts? As in, what merits no/low comp increase vs a generous raise or promotion?

What does it take to get promoted to a VP in accounts? Like actually, what are they looking for and how will you know you’ve achieved it?

How many of us are going week to week with constant layoff anxiety? What warning signs are the most important to act on?
I'm seeing very concerning signs on my account. Opportunites on other accou… more

Can anyone share IAT status doc templates that you find effective for a client who can’t digest a lot of information? Looking for inspiration to reformat the one we’re currently using

Do you know where your salary is relative to your peers? How have you give about starting that conversation?

I’ve been working in pharma advertising for the past 7 years. I wanna get out of pharma and go in house. As a Group Account Supervisor in agency world, what job titles should I be looking for on the client … more

Pros and cons of working on pharma accounts? I'm relatively new, and this is the only industry I know. Dead end?

Had anyone seen someone from an agency get a job on the client side? Is a graduate degree no longer relevant?

Did anyone get today off? Presidents Day is one of those iffy holidays that not everyone gets off.

I have been looking for a job for the past 11 months & I'm in the UK. And, I have experience in account management in advertising agencies (digital marketing) & events for the past 10 year… more

Just saw on my current company's Glassdoor profile that the base pay for my role is 10k higher than what I currently make. How accurate is Glassdoor when it comes to this info? Because if it's… more

For those who moved to a role with worse WLB (more hours, RTO, harsher culture) , what did you trade it for? Higher comp, better benefits, exit opportunities? Was it worth it?

I'm looking to take the next step in my career and move up into an AD position, my current company is going to drag this part out 6-12 months, along with a salary increase. Has anyone ever gone an… more

On the fence about a job offer. I currently work for an agency as an SAE making $75k. I love my team and manager (overall great company culture) but the account I am on drives me nuts. I was approache… more

Are we on our own when it comes to career growth?
I've had 3 managers in 2 years, and my current manager seems too busy to discuss promotion, or can't remember what we talk about week to week. Thinking of jum… more

Zero interest in football, and zero interest in superbowl chatter at work. Is sharing an interest with with your manager and co workers necessary for advancement?

I often feel like I'm doing the work of others, especially when it comes to scheduling, drafting timelines and estimates, and updating a long list of trackers for status meetings. How do your acco… more

A significant amount of the early career people I mentor have been open about how financial stress weighs on them and affects their day to day work. I have shared my own career journey, but realize that my lessons learned … more

Any account directors willing to share their salary range? About to get a bump and curious where yall are at? I’ve been in the ad game for 10 years. TIA!