Account Manager III

Finding a On-site job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly comes in. We’re seeking a Account Manager III to work at a premier client in Mettawa Illinois – 60045.

Pay rate and Shift

l Job Duration: 12 Months)

l Shift: 1st Shift (Mon – Fri)(Hybrid 3x/Office)

Job Description:

The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Company 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 Company 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 Company 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

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry-even if this position doesn’t work

out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

Apply to be an Account Manager III today!

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