Account Manager III

Job Description

Title:

Account Manager III -- Ad Agency

Duration:

12 Months

Location:

North Chicago, IL

PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES

The Account Manager III serves as the primary liaison between the Client 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 through tactical execution to help the brand teams meet their business objectives/sales goals.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Maintain knowledge of Client 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 daily

ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE

Reports to Acct Lead for INTL Gastro (Immunology)

Partners with creative team on project initiatives, creates timelines, estimates

Accountable for strategic direction creative/tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget

Adherence to all company-wide financial policies

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable

Total account management experience - minimum of 3-5 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