Account Manager

Job Title: Account Manager

Duration : 12 Months

Location: Mettawa, IL 60045 (Hybrid)

Note:

Also would consider candidates with no degree if they have appropriate experience, but candidate would not be considered for FT opportunities**
**Both pharma and ad agency required**

PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES
The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the 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.



KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
* Maintain knowledge of 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.



PROJECT/PROCESS MANAGEMENT
* 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.
* Track time on a daily basis.



ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE
* Reports to Ad Agency Group Account Manager
* Partners with creative team on project initiatives
* Accountable for strategic direction creative/tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget
* Adherence to all company-wide financial policies



QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor degree required
* Master's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable
* Total account management experience - minimum of 4-6+ years
* Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (both U.S. and Global)
* In-house ad agency/ad agency experience a plus
* Excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written
* 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