Google - Associate Account Strategist (SMB Sales)

Hello all,
I will have an informational interview this week about the Associate Account Strategist (AdWords for SMB) in Google's EMEA HQ with an alumn of my school.

I contacted him only regarding an internship but after sending my CV he already asked me if I am interested in a fulltime position for this role. I did some research and it seems this is by far the lowest and least-regarded position in Google with not many great exit opps (quick LinkedIn search confirmed that; most people stay in this position for 2-3 years and then become and "Account Strategist" or "Account Manager").

My question now is if my concerns are warranted or is the fulltime gig still an amazing opportunity (assuming I can get the job)? I am not sure if it is just AdWords support and avising SMBs or if I also acquire new customers myself (then it would be Sales and not back office, no?).

According to friends the pay is average but the perks and office culture in Dublin are supposed to be amazing. I am thanksful for any insight and help.

PS: We need a tech forum here! I am not sure if I posted it in the correct sub forum.

 

It all depends on what you want to do with your career. If sales or the skillset that you would gain in that role is something that you want to do or would help you in your future career then go for it.

Just don't take the job thinking you can leverage the Google name into a high finance or consulting job just because you worked for the google. I've come to realize that skillset and experience is much much much more important than the firm you work for. This is similiar to taking an internal audit role at Goldman thinking you can network into IBD--could it happen? Sure. But it would be a lot easier if you just went for an IB role in the first place.

 

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