Entry-Level Account Manager Salary
The average salary for an Entry-Level Account Manager is $46,766 per year. The highest paying skills associated with this job are Strategic Sales and Contract Negotiation.
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National Average: $48,522
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Account Manager Advice
Q: What do you wish you knew about your job when you first started out?
Account Manager in Tampa:
"Avoid any company too specialized."
Safer to pick a company that has a diversified client base. Same applies for account managers for 2 reasons. 1 you & employer don't have all eggs in 1 basket. Risk is too great if you nuanced client base suffers you will too. Best scenario is opposing market segments to stay busy with shifts in demand. 2 you are completely dependent & beholden to a single source which is never a position of strength from a negotiation stand point. Especially if clients know. They need to know you are not completely tied to them for success. Account managers negotiating is never ending. Time is usually 50/50 landing new business and retaining existing. Prompt response & service before clients ask is critical. They should feel like they are your only client. I personally try to be their advocate towards my employer. Clients follow me when I change companies 4 times over the years. Get them hooked on YOU. Not the company. My clients don't care what company the check goes to. As long as it's me they get.
Account Manager in Overland Park:
"The full job description."
Ask if there will be additional job duties on top of the basic job description.
Account Manager in Washington:
"Go Above and Beyond."
Always do more than what is expected and show that you are self driven and self motivated. Make sure your customers see it and your supervisors appreciate it. Stand out. If you do your job well you will make your customers job easier driving the best praise and respect.
Account Manager in Buffalo:
"Look for advancement opportunities when they arise."
Be a yes man when it comes to new opportunities, and do not be afraid to negotiate once you have a good understanding of the business.
Account Manager in Philadelphia:
"Starting out."
Really dig in and understand your clients needs.
Account Manager in Irvine:
"Account management automotive industy."
Be prepared to learn with every new project.
Account Manager in New York:
"Most important way to succeed as an account manager."
Listen to your customers, dont lie, dont hard sell.
Key Stats for Account Manager
Gender
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Female
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Male
41 % |
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Job Satisfaction
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Rated 4 out of 5 based on 1422 votes. |
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