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Account Manager

Account Manager

The Planet GroupLake County, IL, US
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Job Description

The Planet Group is seeking an Account Manage r to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

The 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.

Pay : $36-$36 / hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)

Location : Hybrid Mettawa, IL (M-Th onsite) - shuttle provided from the city of Chicago!

Duration : 1 year to start (potential for extension / conversion)

Account Manage r Responsibilities

  • Maintain knowledge of the client's 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.
  • 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 the client's Ad Agency Group Account Manager.
  • 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.

    • Account Manager Qualifications :

  • Agency experience is required
  • Pharma experience is nice to have!
  • Digital background : familiarity with online tools, apps and digital solutions that are critical to success in the marketing space
  • Total account management experience – minimum of 4-6+ years.
  • Bachelor degree required.
  • 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.
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