Junior Ad Agency Account Manager (Remote)

Compensation Range: $34 - 35 per hour
Our top pharmaceutical client in the Chicagoland area is looking for an Ad Agency Account Manager to join their team. 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.
Location: Mettawa, Illinois
Job Type: Contract
Hybrid in Lake Forest - 3x onsite per week, 2x remote.
Long-term assignment with potential to turn into a permanent role.
Please DO NOT apply if you don't have pharmaceutical OR ad agency experience as you will not be considered.
Responsibilities

Collaborate with the brand team in the development of creative briefs.
Be the main POC for clients both internal and external.
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.
Qualifications

Bachelor degree required.
0-2 years of professional experience (internships count!).
Master's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable.
Account Management experience.
Experience being the point of contact for clients.
Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (both U.S. and Global).
In-house ad agency/ad agency experience a plus.
Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
JOBID: JN-042026-129449
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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