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Advertising Account Manager*

Last modified: July 27, 2010, 11:52 AM

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This is an ideal career for creative thinkers. Account Managers or ‘suits’ manage the day to day dealings of the client account. You are the diplomats of the agency, bringing together the client with the relevant agency departments in order to create great advertising and ultimately achieve the client’s marketing objectives.

Salary p/a
40k - 200k

Qualifications
Degree

Intensity
Sitting

Demand
Stable

Travel
Medium

Conditions
Indoor

Weekly Hours
40-50

Pros

Working with interesting, passionate people
Sense of satisfaction to see the end result and being a part of making it happen
Having fun at work and doing something different every day

Cons

Dealing with agency egos and difficult clients
Long hours, especially when there’s a big presentation looming
Boring administrative duties

The Bottom Line

A career in Account Management is challenging but lots of fun. It either works or it doesn’t and you’ll know pretty quickly whether or not it’s for you. If you find the right fit of both agency and client, you’ll absolutely love it and never want to leave.

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