Account Manager

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking an Account Manager to work at a premier client in Mettawa IL 60045 Job Title: Account Manager Job Duration: 12+months (Temp to hire) Location: Mettawa IL 60045 Shift: Mon to Fri; Schedule: HYBRID (3 days onsite 2 days remote) Primary Function/ Primary goals/ Objectives: The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the AbbVie 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 AbbVie 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 AbbVie Ad Agency Account Manager or Associate Director 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 Pharmaceutical ad agency experience or in-house agency experience required within the last 5+ years Total account management experience – minimum of 10 years Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (both U.S. and Global) 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 Benefits: As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Medical Dental Vision Telemedicine Term life Whole life Accident insurance Critical illness a legal plan Short-term disability Retirement savings plan Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year) Transit spending account Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan Get a complete career fit with Kelly ®. 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