Position Title:
Account Executive Work Location:
Mettawa, IL 60045 Assignment Duration:
12 Months Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Position Summary The Account Executive serves as the primary liaison between the client 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Qualifications & Experience
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 and able 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
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
Maintain knowledge of the organization 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
Additional Information
Reports to client Ad Agency Account Manager
Partners with creative team on project initiatives
Accountable for tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget; Adherence to all company-wide financial policies
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Account Executive Work Location:
Mettawa, IL 60045 Assignment Duration:
12 Months Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Position Summary The Account Executive serves as the primary liaison between the client 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Qualifications & Experience
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 and able 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
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
Maintain knowledge of the organization 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
Additional Information
Reports to client Ad Agency Account Manager
Partners with creative team on project initiatives
Accountable for tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget; Adherence to all company-wide financial policies
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