Account Manager III

Location: Mettawa, IllinoisJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $45 - 50 per hourThe 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.Responsibilities:Partner with brand leaders and agency creative teams to develop comprehensive project briefs that align tactical execution with overarching business goals.Direct end-to-end campaign development from concept through completion, ensuring all deliverables meet strict quality expectations, budgets, and timelines.Manage financial health across accounts by leading annual forecasts, conducting monthly reconciliations, and tracking project scope in a high-visibility environment.Facilitate seamless stakeholder communication and issue strategic contact reports to maintain alignment across US and Global accounts.Qualifications:Bachelor degree required.Master's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable.Total account management experience.3-4 years preferred.Pharmaceutical ad agency experience or in-house agency experience preferred.Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (US, Global preferred).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.JOBID: 092026-146480#LI-Cella#LI-JB1#PLEqual 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 offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Keywords: Strategic Account Manager - Sales, Location: Lake Forest, IL - 60045 , PL: 604306263