IT account manager jobs could involve managing, setting up clients or customers accounts. This is a similar role to sales executive jobs or technical sales jobs. This job role doesn't need any hands-on technical skills, but it still requires some understanding of how IT is used in business. As a IT account manager representative you will require to have understanding the business benefits of whole systems or services. IT account manager job might also involve phone calls, meetings, conferences and drafting proposals. This role doesn't require you have a technology degree, but you will need to have a thorough technical understanding and knowledge of the product you sell. Key skills required for IT account manager jobs are product knowledge, persuasion, interpersonal skills, drive, mobility and business awareness.