Transitioned into an account management role for Healthcare clients after ~7 years of internal BD roles for technology consulting. Trying to be humble and learn as much as possible, but fishing for advice in this bowl. My overall observation is that processes in this new role are not as defined or systematic as I'm accustomed to.

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That’s not uncommon at big agencies and why many of us have rejected that lifestyle in favor of smaller boutique shops where roles are more clearly defined and the client work is better as a result.

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Any specific areas of the new role you’re looking for advice in? I’ve worked in account management and business development in the healthcare advertising space.

Having started in a BD role out of college, I noticed there were a lot of transferable skills that helped me find success in account management. Id be happy to talk through anything you have questions on!

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