Account Director

Account Directors manage relationships between the organisation and their key clients. They are skilled negotiators and have a background in sales and marketing.

As a Account Director you might be pitching a new product to a regular client, carrying out market research to identify prospects, resolving an ordering issue, meeting with the sales team to discuss monthly targets, or submitting a regional sales report to the General Manager.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a account director?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB60120

Advanced Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,595
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50620

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Online
12 months
$4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager Account Director Public Relations Officer Brand Ambassador Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Freelance Artist Digital Media Strategist Social Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Social Marketer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Car Salesman Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Retail Executive Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Retention Specialist Market Researcher Fundraising Coordinator Paid Search Manager Relationship Manager Communications Adviser Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Student Recruitment Officer Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Information Designer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Strategic Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Consultant Brand Strategist International Marketer Marketing Project Manager Content Strategist Blog Writer Advertising Copywriter Feature Writer Freelance Writer Advertising Executive + 88 more

Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Leadership)

Online
12 months
$57,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB60520

Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 30 months
$0 - $21,600
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Business or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Business or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
  • Have completed the following units: BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, BSBMKG542 Establish and monitor the marketing mix, BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans, BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy, and BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
Additional requirements may apply.
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What can you do with a Diploma of Accounting?

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How do I become a sales manager?

22nd December 2022)

What can you do with an Advanced Diploma of Business?

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