Account Management

With AI becoming more and more common, what do you think the future of account management will look like? It doesn’t have to be just AI wise, I’m mostly curious on how you think account management wil… more

How do you keep your cool when clients get personal or rude? Had a client outright blame me for something out of my control. I stayed professional, but it’s hard not to take it personally sometimes. H… more

Anyone here from outside of the US? I’d love to hear what account management looks like other places.

Just landed my first job as a junior account manager, and I’m excited but also a little overwhelmed. I’ll be supporting a team that manages around 15 accounts, and I really want to make a strong impre… more

There’s a lot of not so positive things happening right now, including posts in this group. Let’s change that! What’s one thing you’re grateful for?

Looking for a great Landscape management job. Recently closed my commercial landscape company of 11 years. Looking for a more corporate position. Anyone looking?

I have applied to over 150 positions since September 2024, I have had 14 Interviews, zero offers. Also, researched companies tailored my resume to job description with a cover letter. However, nothing is happening, t… more

My whole life I’ve been in sales and a top producer. The last 11 years have been in new home sales, selling luxury homes to mostly c level executives. I’m hoping for some advice. I’ve been on the hunt… more

Is anyone in here a former account manager that switched roles entirely? I’m very curious to hear what you’re doing now. It would be nice to know where my AM skills can be transferable to.

Advice needed: just started a new role as an AD and have 3 direct reports that I have to manage. With two of them I feel the need to guide them way more than Ive had to with other direct reports. At t… more

How has remote work impacted your relationship with your clients? I used to rely on in-person meetings, lunches, and casual office drop-ins to build rapport, and now everything is emails, Zoom calls, … more

‘Tis the season for the mass exodus in my company after bonuses are paid out! Does this happen everywhere? I know of at least five people who have/are giving their notice.

I’m truly so close to quitting my job without anything lined up. My new client was fired *by my agency* and has been nothing but a nightmare from day 1. I’m actively applying, but I don’t know how much longer I c… more

How do you go about goal setting for the year? Does your manager provide you with your goals or do you come up with them on your own? My manager has us come up with them based on larger corporate goal… more

What’s an office park that your company offers that you love? Mine used to be the HSA match they offered, but now I’ve changed my insurance plan and I’m no longer eligible.

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I’ve been an account manager for over five years now, and I’m starting to think about what’s next. I enjoy the relationship-building side of things, but the constant juggling act of client needs, inte… more

What strategies have worked best for you in retaining long-term clients, especially in competitive markets? I recently lost a client to a competitor offering a slightly lower rate, even though we’d wo… more

What was everyone’s onboarding experience like? I was an external fire and feel like I was thrown into the fire and not given a proper onboarding. I’m not even talking about account management wise, I… more

I’m curious about salary ranges for Account Managers across different regions. I’m based in Chicago, have 5 years of experience, and currently make $82K with a 10% annual bonus. I feel like I could be… more

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How much do you actually interact with your manager? I definitely do chat with them nearly as much as I thought I would. I keep them in the loop on wins but we don’t have any sort of regular check in … more

Has anyone else noticed freelance Account Director rates have plummeted recently? What used to be $125/hour is now ~$70/hour. Is it just me?

Hello Good Morning any idea why my Google account got terminated? Some suggestions... I understand I probably wasn't using it productively... I have a problem with productivity 😅 🙃 😐 For the pa… more

As someone who’s in their first year of account management, I’d love to hear how long those in here have been working in account management. Is it a good long term choice?

How do you feel about the increasing automation in account management? I’ve seen more AI-driven reporting, automated follow-ups, and even chatbots handling initial client interactions. In some ways, i… more

Hello everyone, I am not an account manager, though I would love to know more about this role, I was wondering if an account manager would be willing to join me on a Zoom call sometime soon so we can … more

How did everyone land their current roles? Networking? Internal move? LinkedIn? I’m currently in the market and wondering what I should maximize my time on.

Do any account managers in here travel for work? I thought I’d be traveling more but I haven’t traveled at all. I did join this industry post COVID so maybe that could be it.

I am a profitable forex trader that runs a portfolio management company that trades the forex market with clients funds,where my clients have complete access to their funds. My management company does not t… more

Any reliable agency hiring for remote account management in communications you recommend?

I’m a new mom and would love to hear from other working moms. Do you think account management is a good career for working moms?

Do you get Sunday scaries? How do you combat them? Clearly I am looking for some tips because I keep getting them.

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I currently work as a Strat Director. I’ve recently been offered a position at another large agency as an Account Director, and I’m struggling to decide which path to take.

While I enjoy strategy, I sometimes find it menta… more

I’m seriously considering a move to another firm, but I’m torn on what to prioritize. My current job pays well—$90K with decent bonuses—but the culture has been draining, and I feel like I’ve hit a ce… more

At my last company I worked very silo. I spoke to my clients more than my colleagues. On the flip side, at my new company, there’s a whole group of us and everyone is really close. I didn’t know this … more

Is it truly possible to have a successful freelancing career as an account person?

How do I approach businesses and offer my services and how do I know who needs them is there a way to do it online like a website I’m 19 just starting my business any tips and tricks to land leads and… more

How closely do you all work with your strategy leads? Mine has a… somewhat challenging personality, and seems to prefer connecting directly with discipline leads without account/me to flesh out plans.… more

How to get agencies to recognize my value when applying? My resume shows 3 years in agency. But here’s what it doesn’t show:
- 1st year handling a $1.5million account solo after my account sup quit. And tha… more