Some people are natural peacemakers. They can always see both sides of an argument, explain each person's point of view, and come up with a solution that makes everyone happy. If you're this kind of person, you might consider a career as an account manager. Account managers work for businesses that service a handful of VIP clients, and their job is to maintain fantastic relationships with both customers and the people inside the company who serve those customers. For example, when working for an advertising firm and handling a client company that makes potato chips, an account manager will need to work alongside the artists who are designing potato chip ads for magazines, the copywriters who are writing their slogans, and the TV crews who are filming potato chip commercials to make sure they all totally understand what the client wants. And when any one of these parties has a question or problem, the account manager must come up with a brilliant solution to keep customers happy and projects on track. (No pressure!)
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Not everyone enjoys handling difficult clients or coworkers, but good account managers thrive on problem-solving and caring for customers, which makes everyone's life easier.
If you're intrigued by this career, you may want to check out the show Mad Men—several of its main characters (like Pete Campbell and Ken Cosgrove) are account managers working for an advertising firm.