A Day in The Life:
Account Manager
What is your job about?
As an Account Manager, my job involves both managing a portfolio of existing clients and developing new business opportunities. It's all about building relationships through a great deal of communication, and being able to demonstrate the value of our products.
What does your typical day involve?
I like to come into the office around 8am as that is when many of my clients arrive to work and have a bit more time to talk. I use this time to arrange meetings with them and organise my day. I then head out for meetings and return to the office in the afternoon. After work, I will often arrange to meet clients on a more social level and will attend networking events whenever there's a chance: it's the best way to build relationships.
What is the most challenging aspect of your job?
Time management! In my role I have to attend meetings both with existing clients - to ensure they are being looked after - and with prospects in order to sell to them. It is crucial to get really organised.
And the best part?
It's definitely about meeting people.
What advice would you give to someone who is interested in working as Account Manager?
Be prepared to work hard, manage your time well, learn about commercial property and enjoy the huge career benefits that come along with working for a progressive company in the commercial property world.
