Account Manager
Account Managers build and maintain relationships with clients, ensure service delivery, and grow accounts through upselling and problem-solving. In India this role is common across advertising, IT, consulting and FMCG — progression often moves from executive to manager to senior/key account roles or to sales leadership.
Actions for your grade
- Choose subjects that strengthen maths and English – useful for analytics and communication
- Participate in summer internships or school projects related to sales or events
- Learn basics of Excel and presentation software
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Account Manager
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Undergraduate commerce or business degrees lead directly to entry roles in sales, client servicing and account management.
- NowCommerce Stream
- ExamsCUET UG or MHT CET
- DegreeB.Com / BBA / BBM (3 years)
- CollegesShri Ram College of Commerce · St Xaviers College Mumbai · Christ University Bengaluru
- CareerAccount Manager
Strong communication and analytical grounding from arts degrees can lead to client-facing roles after internships or entry-level sales positions.
- NowArts Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeBA Economics / BA English (3 years)
- CollegesHindu College Delhi · Lady Shri Ram College Delhi · St Stephens College Delhi
- CareerAccount Manager
An MBA (especially with marketing or strategy specialisation) accelerates progress to senior account, key account or client leadership roles.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- ExamsCAT
- DegreeMBA / PGDM (2 years)
- CollegesIIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore · IIM Calcutta
- CareerAccount Manager
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell | Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred) | Medium | Apr-May |
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
CAT IIMs | Bachelor's degree 50%+ | Very Hard | Nov |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.