How did everyone end up in account management? I was on a team supporting client work but focusing mostly on communications and change messaging. An opportunity opened to be a relationship manager rather than just supporting one facet and I jumped on it.

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Started as a sales development rep and liked it, but kind of a grind to feel like I was constantly starting over. Had my first official account manager position because of a former coworker that I kept in contact with and gave me a referral. I like it a lot more, but I kind of wonder if I’ll want something else later on though, similar to how I started out.

I’m glad you’re really liking it so far! I am too.

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