How do I become a account manager
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Account Manager generally earns $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. Account Managers often earn bonuses when they meet sales targets.
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There are no clear figures for Account Managers in Australia at this time. Account Managers are employed by corporate enterprise and private business — especially manufacturers and retailers.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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To get started as a Account Manager you’ll need outstanding interpersonal skills and a formal qualification — try the Diploma of Customer Engagement or Diploma of Business Sales. These courses take 12-18 months to complete. You’ll also need administration and business writing skills — so vendor qualifications in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint will help.
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Further reading
What is the Role of a Business Analyst?
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Career Spotlight: Accounting and Taxation Professionals
9th October 2019Account Manager careers
Account Managers build strong relationships with an organisation’s clients and customers. They are usually assigned a client list based on geographic region (or purchase history) — and often visit a client at their own factory, office, venue, or store.
As an Account Manager you’ll be the key liaison between the client and the sales team — addressing customer concerns, and helping the department meet its sales targets. You could be overseeing a product installation, developing a customised ordering system for a high-end customer, chasing up overcharges and credits, or giving a presentation at a monthly sales meeting.
