Account Manager

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planet groupLake Forest (IL)

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Senior

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$35-40.44/hr

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About the role

The Planet Group is seeking an Account Manager to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients. The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the 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.
Pay: $35-40.44/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)
Duration: 1 year to start, potential to convert to FTE Location: Hybrid in Mettawa, IL (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Account Manager Responsibilities: Maintain an intimate understanding of the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving Collaborate with the brand team in the development of project 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 Partner with creative team on project initiatives Accountable for tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget Adherence to all company-wide financial policies
Account Manager 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 Strong critical creative thinking and problem solving skills Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills 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 Possess a thorough understanding of accounts’ (both U.S. and Global) product attributes, marketing objectives, target audience, competitive environment, market dynamics and medical/regulatory/legal position

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