823 Advizers
Aaron
Enterprise Account Manager
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The University of Arizona, 2012
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona - Eller College of Management
Q1Career path
Career Exploration
Sales
Account Management
3:53
"again, through my connections, I was introduced to a local software company called BlackLine"
Q2Main responsibilities
Business Development
Sales
Client Relationship Management
0:32
"My main responsibilities are to handle and work with existing clients, renewing them and upselling/cross-selling."
Q3Day in the life
Sales
Communication
Client Relations
1:09
"Every day is different, uh, as an account manager, uh, in the, in the enterprise space."
Q4Most important skills - role
Teamwork
Proactiveness
Communication
0:40
"Communication, organization, being proactive, being a team player - these are some of the most important skills."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Communication
Project Management
Teamwork
0:36
"I love the project management aspect of the position. I could be working with numerous different individuals, managing their personalities, expectations, goals and initiatives, and making sure everyone is kept in line."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Account Management
Client Relations
Sales
0:55
"Just like last week out of nowhere, one of my clients filed for bankruptcy when we had been talking about a potential big sale."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Problem-Solving
Technology
Constant Change
0:54
"It's ever changing. There's always something new to learn. There's really intelligent people."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Consultative Sales
Communication
Teamwork
0:44
"it is people who are team players, people who are consultative and they ask more questions than they, than they actually speak in, in lecture"
Q9Wish known before - industry
Resilience
Emotional Rollercoaster
Stress Management
0:38
"It's a grind. Uh, there's, there's good days and bad days. It can, it can be an emotional rollercoaster."
Q10Entry-level positions
Business Development Representative
Account Management
Sales Development Representative
0:55
"most people start off as business development representatives. Also call sales development representatives."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Overcoming Challenges
Resilience
Patience
0:53
"sticking through some challenging times is what has made me who I am today, uh, both professionally and personally."
Q12College ideas for success
Career Exploration
Communication
Networking
0:28
"I was very involved in undergrad and that exposed me to different individuals, career paths, and industries. That's what's brought me to where I am today."