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Topic: Career/Training

Average Salary

Posted by Anonymous on 3/28/2008 at 12:25 AM ET 250 Points
I have a bachelor's degree in marketing & human resource management. I have over six years of direct response marketing program management in the for profit section. I've been a direct response marketing account manager for a consultancy that works solely with non-profits/charities (I've been there 4 months).
I feel I have the qualifications to move into the account director role as my past experience qualifies me for it (strategy planning, budgeting etc).

Based on my research, I'm making below the average salary as an account manager that I should be based on my experience and qualifications. My question is: when I propose me moving into the account director role, what salary should I ask for? I don't know what account directors make in the organization and I don't want to ask for too low a level. The company and clients would benefit from my move into the new role because I would have full control and give the focus to the clients that they are asking for and deserve (current account director is spread too thin).

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  • Posted on 3/28/2008 at 10:20 AM Accepted
    There are so many things that go into hiring including salary. Just speaking on the salary portion alone and from a past human resources perspective; it truly depends on the regional area that you are located and your experience. Salaries range broadly in this arena. You could make a considerably larger salary on the east and west coasts compared to the midwest.

    Take some time and research similar jobs online. Look for jobs in your area and read the differerent qualifications required for the position which match most closely to yours. Most companies do not include a specific salary amount but will sometimes include a starting amount or a salary range. This way you can figure a salary amount that you are comfortable with.

    You never know, if you are chosen for the position they could offer you a larger salary than you expected. However, don't be disappointed if they don't. When you begin your new role you may have to prove yourself first before receiving the salary that you would like.

    Good Luck
  • Posted on 3/28/2008 at 11:31 AM Author
    Thanks promochic.

    I will be doing quite a bit of researc to make sure I have a good idea of what kind of salary to expect. Good suggestion also that I may need to prove myself first before receiving the salary I'd like.
  • Posted by Jay Hamilton-Roth on 3/28/2008 at 12:49 PM Accepted
    Look at: https://salary.com/
    Salaries vary based on location, company size, experience, training, etc.
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