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Account ManagerSpectraforce Technologies • Mettawa, IL, United States
Account Manager

Account Manager

Spectraforce Technologies • Mettawa, IL, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Account Manager

Duration : 12 Months

Location : Mettawa, IL 60064 (Hybrid)

PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES :

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.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :

  • 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
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    Account Manager • Mettawa, IL, United States