Agency Account Manager

Agency Account Manager

Long term contract- 2 years

Hybrid- Northern Suburbs- 3 days onsite/2 days remote- NO FLEX

Our client, a global pharmaceutical company in the Northern suburbs of Chicago is seeking an Agency Account Manager within their agency to join the team. This individual will be the primary liaison between the internal ad agency and the brand teams and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships within the agency. Working in partnership with the agency creative staff and external resources/suppliers, this position provides strategic direction and counsel to help the brand teams meet their business objectives/sales goals.

Responsibilities:.

• Collaborate with the brand team in the development of creative briefs
• 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.
• Partner with creative team on project timelines and initiatives
• Develop annual forecasts.
• Conduct financial reconciliations monthly.
• Track time on a daily basis.
• 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.
• 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.
• Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable
• 4-6 years of agency account management experience (open to more years as well)
• 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
  
  

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