Account Management Trainee

Remote – 3-Month Voluntary Placement

Location: Remote
Type: Internship (Unpaid – Voluntary, 3 Months)
Certificate: Provided Upon Completion
Potential Full-Time Opportunity: Based on Performance

Account Management Trainee
About the Role

About the Role

Are you a strong communicator who enjoys working with people and solving problems? At Pearl Lemon, we’re looking for friendly, organized, and motivated individuals to join our team as Account Management Trainees.

This is a 3-month remote internship where you’ll build your communication skills, support real client relationships, and learn how to work with different teams in a professional setting. If you show commitment and deliver results, this opportunity could lead to a full-time role.

What You’ll Be Doing

During this internship, you’ll work closely with our team to:

  • Help communicate with clients and ensure they feel supported
  • Assist with client onboarding, check-ins, and updates
  • Coordinate with different teams to make sure everything runs smoothly
  • Track project progress and help maintain positive relationships
  • Learn how to professionally handle concerns and deliver value to clients
What You’ll Be Doing
What We’re Looking For

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need prior experience — just the right attitude and soft skills! This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Enjoys talking to and working with people
  • Communicates clearly and professionally
  • Pays attention to detail and stays organized
  • Can manage their time and handle multiple tasks
  • Is eager to learn, grow, and contribute
  • Has a laptop and a stable internet connection

What You’ll Gain

  • Real experience working with clients in a business environment
  • Confidence in communication and account coordination
  • A certificate of completion
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Insight into how agencies build and keep client relationships
  • A possible full-time role for those who show great performance
  • We value soft skills like enthusiasm, teamwork, and responsibility above all else

Account Management Trainees Learning Opportunities for

As an Account Management Trainee at Pearl Lemon, you won’t be shadowing quietly—you’ll be hands-on, learning how to build client relationships, manage deliverables, and keep accounts thriving in a fast-paced global agency environment.

Client Relationship Management

  • Learn how to manage client expectations with professionalism and empathy
  • Understand the full client lifecycle—from onboarding to retention
  • Build rapport and trust through effective communication and follow-through

Strategic Account Growth

  • Discover upselling and cross-selling strategies that drive revenue
  • Learn how to identify client pain points and propose value-based solutions
  • Get exposed to account planning and forecasting practices

Project Coordination & Delivery Oversight

  • Track deliverables, deadlines, and internal collaboration using tools like ClickUp or Trello
  • Manage feedback loops between clients and internal teams (design, dev, SEO, etc.)
  • Learn how to turn client goals into actionable workflows

Tools & Communication Platforms

  • Gain fluency in Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, and CRM tools
  • Learn how to write effective client updates, reports, and proposals
  • Use reporting tools and dashboards to analyze account health

Remote Work Mastery

  • Work across time zones with international clients and teammates
  • Master asynchronous communication and virtual professionalism
  • Understand the dynamics of remote account management

Personal & Career Growth

  • Develop leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
  • Receive direct feedback and mentorship from seasoned account managers
  • Build real experience and confidence in client-facing roles

By the end of the internship, you’ll have the skills, experience, and track record to step confidently into a client success, project coordination, or full-time account management role—potentially right here at Pearl Lemon.

Core Skills Developed in an Account Management Trainee Role

Client Relationship Management

  • Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients
  • Developing trust and rapport through effective communication
  • Handling client needs, expectations, and feedback

Communication & Presentation

  • Clear and persuasive verbal and written communication
  • Creating and delivering impactful presentations
  • Translating technical or business information into client-friendly language

Sales & Upselling Techniques

  • Identifying new business opportunities within accounts
  • Cross-selling and upselling strategies
  • Supporting the sales cycle from pitch to close

Project Coordination

  • Coordinating timelines, deliverables, and resources across teams
  • Ensuring client projects stay on track and within scope
  • Managing multiple accounts and deadlines efficiently
Sales & Upselling Techniques

Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution

  • Addressing client concerns with strategic solutions
  • Navigating misunderstandings and resolving disputes diplomatically
  • Maintaining professionalism under pressure

CRM & Account Management Tools

  • Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho)
  • Using dashboards and reports to track account health and performance
  • Managing client data securely and accurately

Market & Business Acumen

  • Understanding industry trends and client business models
  • Performing competitive analysis
  • Making strategic decisions based on business insights

Team Collaboration

  • Working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations
  • Giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Contributing to a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement
Time & Priority Management

Time & Priority Management

  • Managing competing deadlines and client requests
  • Staying organized with multiple projects or accounts
  • Using tools like Trello, Asana, or Notion for task tracking

Adaptability & Learning Agility

  • Thriving in fast-paced, changing environments
  • Quickly learning new tools, platforms, or client industries
  • Demonstrating a growth mindset and willingness to improve

How to Apply (Read Carefully!)

To apply, email the following to:
[email protected]
Subject Line: Account Management Trainee

You must include:

  1. Your CV
  2. A Loom video (minimum 5 minutes) introducing yourself

In the video, tell us:

  • A little about your background and interests
  • Any experience you’ve had working with people (school, work, or life!)
  • Why you’re excited to join Pearl Lemon
  • How you think you can help our clients
  • Why you’d be a great fit for this opportunity

Applications without a video or with videos under 5 minutes will not be considered.