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Account Manager

Kelly, Mettawa, IL, United States


Overview Finding a

Hybrid

job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking an

Account Manager

to work at a premier client in

Mettawa, IL 60045 .

Job Title:

Account Manager

Job Duration:

12+ Month

Pay Rate:

$38.84/hr.

Shift:

1st

Schedule:

Hybrid (3 days on site and 2 days WFH)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between the AbbVie Ad Agency and the brand teams; manage day-to-day relationships within the Agency and provide strategic direction and counsel to help the brand teams meet business objectives and sales goals.

Work in partnership with the Agency’s creative staff and external resources/suppliers to support project delivery.

Knowledge/Skills

Maintain knowledge of AbbVie guidelines including corporate branding, promotional material development, PromoMats review, and corporate compliance.

Understand accounts’ product attributes, marketing objectives, target audience, competitive environment, market dynamics, and medical/regulatory/legal position (U.S. and Global).

Understand the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation, collaboration, approvals, production, and archiving.

Demonstrate critical creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload.

Leadership in conflict resolution to facilitate effective outcomes.

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 quickly communicated to all involved stakeholders.

Review creative development of a project from concept to completion to ensure specifications, client expectations, budgets, and timelines are met.

Facilitate ongoing, timely, and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget.

Develop annual forecasts.

Conduct monthly financial reconciliations.

Track time on a daily basis.

Accountability/Scope

Reports to AbbVie Ad Agency Group Account Manager.

Partners with the creative team on project initiatives.

Accountable for strategic direction, creative/tactical execution, compliance with related guidelines, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree required

Master’s degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable

Total account management experience – minimum of 3-4 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 the ability to focus on both the big picture and small details

Benefits As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, life insurance, and disability benefits. Kelly offers voluntary benefit plans and other resources. EEO and other legally required disclosures are included as applicable.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

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