Account Executive II

Account Executive - Ad Agency
Mettawa, IL (Hybrid: Tues-Thurs onsite | Mon & Fri remote optional)
$30-$35hr based on benefit selection
12-month contract to start
Orion Group is seeking an Account Executive to support our pharmaceutical client's internal advertising agency in Mettawa, IL.

This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role supporting pharmaceutical brand teams by developing and executing creative marketing initiatives across print, digital, and promotional channels.

This is a great opportunity for someone coming from a pharmaceutical advertising agency environment who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume creative setting and enjoys partnering closely with brand, strategy, and creative teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as a day-to-day liaison between brand teams and the internal creative agency
  • Partner with creative, strategy, and production teams to execute marketing initiatives
  • Assist with project kickoff, workflow coordination, approvals, timelines, and delivery
  • Support development of creative briefs and promotional tactics aligned to brand strategy
  • Manage project communications, meeting recaps, and stakeholder updates
  • Ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and compliant with pharma guidelines
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reconciliations
  • Navigate MLR/PromoMats review processes and corporate compliance standards

What We're Looking For

• 3-4+ years of account management or client services experience
  • Pharmaceutical advertising agency or in-house agency experience preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical marketing workflows, approvals, and compliance
  • Bachelor's degree required

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services - Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management - across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.