823 Advizers
Aaron
Account Manager
Wish
Pomona College, 2017
UCLA Anderson, MBA (2025)
UCLA Anderson
Q1Career path
E-commerce
Career Pivoting
Business Development
1:27
"I took a pretty atypical route."
Q2Main responsibilities
Product Development
Client Relationship Management
Business Strategy
2:04
"Internally we'll work with our product team, um, and engineering teams as well, um, on any troubleshooting cases or product feature initiatives."
Q3Day in the life
Communication
Teamwork
Project Management
1:43
"I usually start my workday at around nine 30 or 10."
Q4Most important skills - role
Communication
Data Analysis
Strategic Thinking
2:43
"knowing how to build from the ground up, but also maintaining relationships through rapport."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Autonomy
Teamwork
Client Relationship Management
1:50
"I most enjoy the autonomy that I have in my role"
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Communication
Problem-solving
Empathy
2:02
"The biggest challenge is finding out what they are, but also being able to empathize and know or, and, and kind of relate, um, to their situation."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Retail
E-commerce
Innovation
3:02
"e-commerce is a great field to be in. Um, there there's so many different subsets and, and ways that companies are innovating."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Innovation
E-commerce
Data Analysis
2:33
"Someone who is innovative, likes to be in the forefront of change and is future-facing."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
Communication
3:08
"Knowing what to expect in terms of just working in a company, um, versus just jumping in and figuring out, I think that would be nice too."
Q10Entry-level positions
Entry-Level Jobs
Sales
Business Development
3:48
"BDR/SDR roles tend to be a lot more prospecting, which is like just finding potential clients or leads."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Relationship Building
Communication
Networking
2:53
"Many skills I developed before my career, like self-motivation in coursework and navigating research dynamics, proved invaluable."
Q12College ideas for success
Internships
Networking
Transferable Skills
3:28
"A lot of my upperclassmen were instrumental in helping me, whether it be informational interviews or interview prep. They're very helpful and I'm grateful for their tips and knowledge."
Q13How identity impacted career
Workplace Diversity
Employee Resource Groups
Company Culture
3:15
"Make sure you feel like you're being heard and you belong in a group or a certain company."