What is an account representative?

An account representative manages customer accounts and attracts new clients for a company. Your job as an account representative is to provide stellar customer service, help resolve issues for existing clients, perform market research, identify new leads, build relationships with new clients, and collaborate with the marketing department to achieve sales goals. If you want a career as an account representative, you need significant sales experience in your company or industry. A bachelor’s degree in business or marketing can help you advance your career.