Account Manager II

Location: Mettawa, Illinois. Job Type: Contract. Compensation: $40 - $42 per hour. Our client in the biopharmaceutical space is looking for an Account Manager to join their team! The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the client'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. Preferred for candidates to be hybrid in Mettawa, IL but open to remote for a stellar candidate! Long‑term assignment with potential to turn into a permanent role. Please do not apply if you don't have ad agency AND pharmaceutical experience as you will not be considered. Responsibilities Knowledge / Skills Maintain knowledge of Client'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. 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 communication 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. Job ID: JN-012026-123005 Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Cella by Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, short‑term disability and a 401(k) plan (all benefits based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. About this company: Cella is an award‑winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital, and proposal development teams. Location/Region: Lake Forest, IL (60045) #J-18808-Ljbffr