Account Management

I just got off a screening interview for an AE position at a big agency, requiring 3+ YOE, with a salary cap of $60k. I’m sorry but it’s almost 2024 and this salary is a joke. Am I wrong?

New account team member is making a lot of mistakes, and it's beginning to frustrate our manager. I'm afraid this will reflect poorly on me. How to call this out sensitively? I don't want … more

I’m currently applying for jobs in project management (bc I enjoy PM), and I have a PMP but am stuck in account management for now at a 10 person agency. It’s toxic, mismanaged, and I’m underpaid. I a… more

When did you break a six figure salary in an account role?
I'm not trying to get rich, just retire on time

Open enrollment just opened for my company, and premiums are up across all plans 😭
Factoring in inflation and increased insurance costs, the buying power of my salary is down over 10% from last year.

Why is quitting so hard :( I’m dreading telling my clients. I love them but can’t wait to move on from the management I’m under. My new move is better for me but i always struggle leaving clients I’ve… more

How to transition to PR? My background is mostly advertising / digital but I currently transitioned to packaging and branding. (I’ve been an Account executive for about 3 years)

Has anyone successfully worked with Meet for their job search? Meet is a UK based staffing/recruitment firm, recently reached out with an attractive offer. Looking for a gut check before I engage

I’ve been offered a contract opportunity from my agency to work as a Senior Brand Manager/Senior Marketing Manager on the client side, and I want to be paid market rate for the duration of the role. A… more

I’ve just started my new job and absolutely love it and my new boss is great. However, I have found out that a colleague I worked with 10 years ago is a Head of category above me in an adjacent depart… more

Meeting with clients as the last step of an interview process. Never had clients interview me before - does anyone have any tips? I really, really want this job.

How often are promotion/merit raise cycles at your agencies?

What is the average salary for junior account positions? And how often to expect promotions?

I.e. Assistant Account Executive v.s. Account Executive vs Senior Accountant Executive vs Account Superviso… more

Not sure how it happened but I've drifted into a pattern with my clients.
With clients who are men, we sometimes chat about sports before getting into account chat. For clients who are women, we typical… more

Almost time to talk 401k allocations.
I have majority of my contributions allocated to target date retirement funds, but I've heard that those funds have lots of fees, and it's better to alloca… more

Has anyone had to reschedule their final loop interview? How was this request received? I haven’t heard back from my recruiter after asking to reschedule due to a conflict!

Flex health spending account has some juice left, what should I buy?

I am scoped 70% on an account that I am consistently working 10-11 hour days and now am being given another small account to get me to 100% billable despite the first account feeling like 100%+. The previous acco… more

Account folks, what note taking platform or system do you use to keep detailed notes of client accounts? I’m finding myself having to play that role and realizing I need to have *everything* documente… more

Have your agencies made any statements to address the situation in the middle east and how it is affecting employees?

Hi everyone!

I was laid off from my previous role. I've been on the hunt for a new role for about a month now. I have 6+ years experience (predominantly sales) 3 years B2B and 6 years B2C

However, I seem to b… more

Any examples of when setting boundaries or advocating for yourself backfired? In a stressful situation, so trying to strike the right balance here.

Hi all! I am making a career transition into Account Management. What is your favorite part about being an AM and what is the possible career path for this role?

I just reached my two year anniversary with my first company out of college. My accounts are entertainment and I feel completely burned out. I’m working 12 hours a day and I feel restless. I’m at the … more

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I'm expected to work on another account. The boss wants to have a meeting about this. I do want to take this account but I am also on a low salary and do not want to be overworked. I manage ano… more

I left my former agency a few months ago and am now kicking up the hunt for my next opportunity. I've not, however, updated my LinkedIn to reflect my current, unemployed, status. Should I, or is a… more

Has anyone taken paid time off for a mental health break? I don't want to tell my team what this time off is for, but I'm also worried that if I take a week off I'll be thinking about the … more

Anyone in here from DEPT Agency?

What has been your salary progression in account management? It seems like the only way to move forward is to switch agencies for a bump, but new salaries seem to be moving in reverse

Tips for the night owls among us who get our best work done after 5 or 6? I've tried starting early to get focused work done before stand up meetings start, but by the end of the day I am busy wip… more