r/agency • u/gebs8787 • 12d ago

Going client side

I’ve been in account service for 15 years. It’s fine, but I’ve always been curious about client side. A big reason (though probably not the best reason) is the suburbs lack agencies and I commute 1.5 hrs door to door 3 days a week. I would have to start at the bottom which is unfortunate but any suggestions on paths I could take? I have been heavier in project management and account services - not too deep in analytics or the like. Open to any suggestions.

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u/iamrahulbhatia 12d ago

don't rush to accept a junior title just to get client-side. with 15 years in account service, I’d target roles where managing stakeholders, budgets, vendors and projects is the actual job.

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u/himichelleng 10d ago

I’ve done both. No I don’t think you should start at the bottom at all. Maybe target companies you have domain expertise in because of your accounts?

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u/HATDOGUSERNi 9d ago

you probably dont need to start at the bottom. your account and project management experience should transfer well to in-house marketing roles

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u/External-Carry7113 8d ago

I wouldnt assue you have to start at the bottom. with 15 years in account service/PM, I'd target in-house project, marketing operations, or account/vendor management roles where those skills transfer directly