I was hired as a Senior Account Manager for sports marketing but was quickly assigned to non-sports clients (one in insurance and one in energy). My energy is spent learning industries I wasn’t hired for so I don't look foolish in client-facing situations. I was brought on for my sports expertise (I even had to create and present a sports marketing campaign during interviews), so I feel misled. Had I known the role wasn’t sports-focused, I wouldn’t have applied. Am I wrong for feeling this way?

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I don’t know the full circumstances of your situation, but if no sports accounts that needed assistance were mentioned during the interview, I’d be inquiring quickly. Not “in their face” yet, just subtle hints to people with influence that you look forward to digging into a sports client soon.

Again, I don’t know your circumstances but be patient. They may be testing you or they may have an “ox in the ditch” and you picking up slack may be their savior.

Are you sure you are not their new “Sports Client Division” and expected to land their first one? 😂

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