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What is an associate account manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Jerri Lynn Kyle

An associate account manager works with clients to ensure their satisfaction and help grow the business. They manage client relationships, collaborate with internal teams, and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling. Associate account managers communicate regularly with clients to understand their needs and concerns and often work in sales or marketing departments.

What general advice would you give to an associate account manager?

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Senior Instructor, Internship Coordinator, Missouri State University

1.Don't be discouraged! Jobs are out there but you might not get your dream job starting out. It's a journey, so try to make the most of every stop.
2.Start building your professional credibility, both with how you perform your job, and how you interact with your coworkers.
3.Finally, be confident, but at the same time be teachable and coachable. Your degree doesn't make you an expert. Sometimes you realize you don't even know what you don't know, and that's okay. You aren't going to know everything and that's why you need to be coachable.
ScoreAssociate Account ManagerUS Average
Salary
5.1

Avg. Salary $64,818

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.4

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.24%

Asian 4.07%

Black or African American 3.24%

Hispanic or Latino 9.82%

Unknown 4.41%

White 78.23%

Gender

female 55.08%

male 44.92%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
6.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

What are the pros and cons of being an associate account manager?

Pros

  • Potential for career growth within the company

  • Exposure to various aspects of marketing and advertising

  • Potential for commission or bonuses based on performance

  • High potential for job stability

  • Access to training and development programs

Cons

  • High pressure to meet sales targets and quotas

  • Long hours, including evenings and weekends

  • Can be difficult to balance multiple client accounts simultaneously

  • Limited ability to take vacation or time off during busy periods

  • May require significant amounts of travel

Associate account manager career paths

Key steps to become an associate account manager

  1. Explore associate account manager education requirements

    Most common associate account manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    78.8 %

    Associate

    8.0 %

    Master's

    7.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific associate account manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service17.43%
    Account Management9.37%
    PowerPoint6.68%
    Customer Relationships6.63%
    Outbound Calls5.36%
  3. Complete relevant associate account manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New associate account managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an associate account manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real associate account manager resumes.
  4. Research associate account manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage 60.3 MM in business.
    • Prepare and manage RFP and proposal development while working with underwriting as needed.
    • Coach sales team on processes allowing them to work through obstacles and generate new business opportunities within the IDN's manage.
    • Used a contact management system (CRM) to cross-sell and expand client relationships and increase product penetration among bank clients.
  5. Apply for associate account manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an associate account manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

How did you land your first associate account manager job

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Average associate account manager salary

The average associate account manager salary in the United States is $64,818 per year or $31 per hour. Associate account manager salaries range between $42,000 and $98,000 per year.

Average associate account manager salary
$64,818 Yearly
$31.16 hourly

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Associate account manager reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2020
Pros

The Strategic approach used to uncover new sales opportunities excites me the most working as an Enterprise Account Executive.

Cons

This is a great career.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2019
Pros

Building relationships with clients and earning their trust.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2019
Pros

Strategic Planning to develop and capture new business opportunities, building strong customer/partner relationships and analyzing the financial performance of customers to help improve their financial and operational performance. Negotiations

Cons

Being away from family because of excessive travel


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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