Account Manager (Hybrid)

Cella Inc • Lake Forest, IL • 6h ago

Location: Mettawa, IllinoisJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $40 - 42 per hourWe are seeking a proactive and strategic Account Manager to be the essential link between our client's Ad Agency and internal brand teams. In this critical role, you'll manage the day-to-day relationships with the Agency, serving as the primary point of contact. You'll partner closely with the Agency's creative staff and external resources, providing crucial strategic direction and counsel to ensure our brand teams successfully meet their business objectives and sales goals. Responsibilities:

Maintain knowledge of 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 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

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree required.

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

Total account management experience - minimum of 4-6+ 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.

JobID: 112025-115045#LI-Cella#LI-SJ1#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 HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay 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.

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