Looking to make a move from Corporate Finance to the Account-side of advertising (preferably pharma). With 3+ years of experience in fin, what level could I come in at (AAE, AE, SAE)? Any skills/certifications I should get before applying?

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I think you could shoot for AE highlighting your financial reporting/budgeting /excel experience.

Sr. AE might be a little tough as you’d be expected to know more about med/legal process within pharma as well as agency operations etc.

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I think you could probably go to AE. AAE is learning 101 stuff and you’ve been exposed to media and a work environment in your career. You likely know how to manage requests and interact with clients.

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You should start as a AAE and then quickly learn the ropes so you can progress. Even if you feel like that’s too junior. You need to start there, it will help you.

Did you take any marketing or advertising classes in university?

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Thank you! Yes, I took a few marketing classes but unfortunately was an accounting/finance major. My current role is w a media company doing budgeting/forecasting, which I believe is a large part of an account role. How long does is typically take to promote (assuming good performance)?

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