Recently accepted a job offer for an Account Director role at a big agency w a big client. Any tips for a newbie Account Director? Things to watch out for, avoid etc

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Use your naïveté to your advantage. Don’t be afraid to ask dumb questions, because they might not be dumb considering you’re looking at everything with fresh eyes. If you don’t want to ask, document. That way you can recall your first impressions/instincts later on. Also, find out what the client likes least about your agency/people/process and focus on solving that. You’ll build yourself up as a valuable ally in the mind of your client(s). Good luck!

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This is great - thank you!

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