What's the difference between a PEM and an Account Manager?
		Last Modified on 11/20/2024 12:34 pm EST
	 
	
		
There are a few differences between an HBA Account Manager and a PEM, though there are some similarities as well. While the PEM role can appear like an account manager in a general sense, as they are assigned to manage the relationship with a particular account, their function is specific to the Global Ambassador Program. 
| A Program Excellence Manager: | An HBA Account Manager: | 
| Are member leaders volunteering their time
 | Are paid HBA Central staff
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| Manage the relationship with program contacts
 | Manage the relationship with partnership contacts at the global level
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| Scope is specific to the Global Ambassador Program
 | Scope includes all HBA partnership, programs, event, etc offerings of the HBA
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| Goal is to increase satisfaction and engagement with the Global Ambassador Program, and GAP program/ALC sales as needed
 | Goal is to increase engagment/satisfaction with the partner, retain the partner, solicit sponsorship sales 
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| Assigned to between 1-3 companies
 | Assigned 15-20+ companies
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