Account Manager

Assignment Duration: 1 year – based on performance and business needs The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between our organization’s Ad Agency and the brand teams and is responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships within the Agency. Working in partnership with the Agency’s creative staff and external resources/suppliers, the position provides strategic direction and counsel to help the brand teams meet their business objectives/sales goals. We’re looking for candidates who have agency experience, show strategic initiative, and have led or been heavily involved in key projects. They should understand agency workflows, including timelines and handoffs. Strong candidates will be able to manage multiple projects, handle shifting priorities, and problem-solve quickly. We value those who have been on client calls, can offer strategic input, and add value beyond execution. The ability to think quickly, ask smart questions, and understand urgency is key. Master’s degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable. Pharmaceutical ad agency experience or in-house agency experience required within the last 5+ years Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to lead projects or play a key role in project strategy and execution. Familiarity with agency workflow, from brief development to execution and review. Nice to have: Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (both U.S. and Global). Excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written. Familiarity with Workfront, Veeva, and other project management tools. Comfort working in a high-volume, constantly shifting environment. Sales communications or internal messaging experience. Scientific or patient-facing experience. Adaptability, initiative, and agility to shift priorities and manage change quickly. High energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility role. Ability to manage high-volume project scope in a fast-paced creative environment. Great collaborator with ability to focus on both the big picture and small details. Maintain knowledge of our organization’s guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, PromoMats review and corporate compliance. Possess a thorough understanding of their accounts’ (both U.S. and Global) product attributes, marketing objectives, target audience, competitive environment, market dynamics, and medical/regulatory/legal position. Maintain an intimate understanding of the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production, and archiving. Demonstrate critical creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload. Demonstrate leadership in conflict resolution to facilitate effective outcomes. Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment. Collaborate with the brand team in the development of creative briefs. Recommend key promotional tactics that align with the strategy and goals of the brand. Issue client contact reports to ensure key information is being quickly communicated to all involved stakeholders. Review creative development of a project during concept to completion to ensure specifications, client expectations, budgets, timelines, etc. are being adhered to. Facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget. Develop annual forecasts. Conduct financial reconciliations on a monthly basis. For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices. Click here: At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr SPECTRAFORCE