901 Advizers
Mild
Account Manager
Meta
National University of Singapore
UCLA Anderson
UCLA Anderson
Q1Career path
Marketing
Sales
Account Management
1:54
"I liked what I studied, but I actually, uh, realized early on that that's not exactly what I wanted to do."
Q2Main responsibilities
Strategic Planning
Client Management
Data Analysis
1:16
"there's also a bit of client support. We help them with, uh, technical issues, filing certain tasks"
Q3Day in the life
Project Management
Problem-Solving
Communication
1:32
"it's a mix of client meetings and internal meetings and collaboration with different teams."
Q4Most important skills - role
Relationship Building
Data Analysis
Teamwork
1:23
"Data-driven analytical skills are essential for analyzing client performance, consumer purchasing patterns, and identifying areas for improvement."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Communication
Networking
Cultural Awareness
1:06
"I enjoy most is the opportunity to just meet different people from everywhere."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Prioritization
Time Management
Client Management
1:11
"My biggest challenge was prioritizing clients and managing client expectations; everyone feels their issue is the most urgent."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Technology
Problem-solving
Fast-paced environment
0:56
"Things are always changing, every day is a new day! There's always things to look forward to and things to catch up on."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Adaptability
Innovation
Tech Savviness
1:23
"People who are comfortable with change and like a quick pace of working, and who find opportunities for innovation."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Communication
Project Management
Networking
1:12
"It's very important to talk to different people and network with people to understand more about what different teams were doing and sort of kind of understanding their KPI as well so that when you have projects with them, you're able to understand what their motivations are and able to get things moving quickly."
Q10Entry-level positions
Sales
Entry-Level Positions
Marketing
0:57
"So my role as an account manager is actually an entry level position. You can definitely just transition from any degree into the role if you have enough passion and soft skills."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Overcoming Challenges
Confidence
Communication
0:57
"What would you do if you weren't afraid?"
Q12College ideas for success
Marketing
Transferable Skills
Internships
1:11
"Realizing early on that I wanted to transition into business was very helpful."

