Senior leadership just tapped me to move to a much smaller client account that we just won, after only a few months setting up another new account for success.

Is this punishment? I’m terrified but my logic tells me that if my work was poor, a PIP would be much easier to get me out of the way.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Sounds like they saw what you did with the new account and are trusting you can do it again with the account you just won. Seems like a positive vs a punishment to me

likesmart

They liked how you set up your current account and see you as a responsible person they can lean on to take this account from scratch and build it up, too. It’s a good thing!

like

Definitely a positive punishment.

likesmart

“Positive punishment” I like that

like

just do it again. you’re good at your job. this is a good thing

likesmart

Positive, transitioning on new clients is tough and very critical time.

Leadership and management trusts you.

You can potentially turn this into one of your specialities.

At large media agencies they have teams who specialize in this, called center of excellence or central ad team that work across all clients, due process and best practice related things that all accounts need.

You get to work on a number of different clients, work with vendors and not be tied down to one client.

Although, since you are overhead, you might get eliminated if times are tough.

If you are interested in this then I would think about how to show your skills by proactively operationalize all the things you do to onboard a new client.

Create processes, workflows, standardize, document all the tasks, steps and milestones etc

If none this has been done before, even if it has been you always do one or attempt to improve on based upon your experience so far.

like

I’d ask your manager what this move could mean for your growth at the company. Like will you be getting more ownership etc. and just express if you had liked the other client ask if you can still be on the account from time to time

like

It happened to me. Set up account, built out team and process. One year in, new business was won and I was transferred to it because I "had experience starting from scratch successfully".

like

This is positive. An agency ONLY GETS ONE CHANCE for a great start on account, and relatively few people actually know how to make that process work effectively vs awkwardly…

like

Nah this seems positive not punishment. If you "set another account up for success", they trust you will do the same with this one.

like

Positive for sure! Well done!

Related Posts

Good morning to all those who are still in busy season for another few weeks. Go get'em!!

like

There's a ton of self help and leadership books out there to help people in their careers. If there was one that was written front the lense of a public accounting, would you read it?

likehelpful

Is roomba s9+ worth it?

like

How do some agencies take all the awards yearly while others get severely shafted?

like

Roommate and I were debating this: How many people here eat a square breakfast regularly?

like

Citi or Deloitte India Which would be better for long term career growth As I am in early stage of career.

like

Does anyone know how the support escalation engineering role is like at MFST? Any insights would be so helpful..

likesmarthelpful

Over the last couple of months I’ve interviewed for a number of jobs and made it to second and third round interviews but never got an offer. My last interview was on Monday and I got feedback that I did not get selected because it did not seem like I was a a team player. Ive got three interviews coming up and l am wondering how I can improve my chances of getting an offer. Any ideas are welcome. I need a new job like yesterday.

like

I have a interview scheduled for Data Scientist job can any one suggest me. I am looking for a career transition to Data Science domain.

People interested in B-school: what are your top schools and why?

like

Drowning in work with an increasingly bad cold. I need to nip it in the bud. Anyone ever tried out the neti pot or have any other recommendations? Drinking herbal tea by the gallon.

like

Has anyone done the GARP Financial Risk and Regulation course? Was it educational? Did you do the FRM after?

Hi..
What is the hierarchy structure - Senior Software Engineer, Senior Specialist, Consultant, Senior Consultant? Are they all in E2 band?

like

I have H1B visa from previous company. Does anybody know the process to transfer it to PwC?

PS - Just wanted to be prepared for travel if any opportunity comes. I know it is long shot as travel is restricted.

like

Looking to get involved in non profit work! Any recommendations? Would prefer smaller growing ones as opposed to household names. I am a young professional in tech. TYIA!

like

What was your bonus % this year?

like

Anybody interested in these billion dollar cuts to HUD? How will that effect the audit industry for LIH?

like

Can you do ARMS on your phone now? With secure web?

like

I often wonder why I did accounting because the services I provide to my clients mean nothing to them. At the wake of my friend's dad tonight, he asked for my help during dealing with his family

like

For those that work for Amazon in there accounting and tax department, what has your experience been like and how did you land your job?

likehelpful

Additional Posts in Advertising

Does anyone know the stories behind KFC's "I love you Colonel Sanders" dating sim game and Wendy's D&D rpg? Were agencies involved or did they start in-house?

like

Any agencies that have a good reputation, but suck when you actually work there? Wonder why that happens?

like

Thoughts and best practices on sharing examples of strategy work to a hiring manager at an agency under the same holding company as my current agency? How much should I blind the work? What are some rules to remain legally compliant? Or should I avoid altogether?

like

is it the expectation that you will be working every weekend while you are pitching at your agency?

like

I'm reading this book on boundaries. In the work section it says I should tell my boss that I can't work after 5 PM. Knowing that advertising work commonly goes past 5 PM...would my job be in danger if I said that?
There's not really a rule book that says I must work until the work is done even though it's an unsaid expectation. Thoughts?

like

Looking for cost-friendly computer speaker recommendations, preferably not bulky. My laptop and monitor audio is absolutely terrible!

like

Looking at full-time and application asks for expected salary and then expected total compensation as a number. How should I figure out the second? Health insurance, bonuses, life insurance, equity, PTO? I studied art, not math.

like

The people behind Diet Madison Ave IG account are heroes

likeupliftinghelpful

Hiring managers and recruiters: a lot of well-respected schools (Harvard, BC, Cornell, Penn State, MIT) now have pretty robust online programs. Contd

like

When should you stop following up after a great interview? Was told I was too pricey for one market, so they asked me if I would consider another in the future. I said yes, and now it’s been a week.

like

Just interviewed somewhere that’s considered a great agency and who’s work I LOVE, but it didn’t feel right... it went really well, but something doesn’t feel right. Advice???

like

Which portable standing desk converters do people have and recommend. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so use my dining table as the office during the day but need to put it away at night.

like

The good news: 37 visits to your site this morning

The bad news:

Post Photo
like

Is it really that hard for managers to book their own conference rooms and send out invites? The time it takes to ask one to do it could it not have just been done by themselves?

likefunny

Anytime a client says “thanks for the creative thinking” just know they’re going to kill everything.

likefunnysmartuplifting

Facebook shutting down Oculus Story Studio... VR dead?

like

Hi fellow fishies - loaded question but does anyone know of any agencies (ideally in NYC) that are open to visa sponsorship? I have a good friend and former coworker who is a KICKA$$ account lead and is struggling to find a new role (needle in a haystack for sponsorship... ugh). Current place is beyond toxic. Any info/advice appreciated! Thank you 😊

like

It's the end of an era: what's your favorite thing about Obama? #ObamaFarewell

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal