Job Description
The Planet Group is seeking an Account Manager to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.
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. 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.
- Pay: $36.25-38.75/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)
- Location: Hybrid in Mettawa, IL (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
- Duration: 1 year to start (potential to extend/convert)
The Planet Group is seeking an Account Manager to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.
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. 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.
Account Manager Responsibilities:
- Infrequently, domestic / international travel may be requested
- Maintain knowledge of the client's guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, PromoMats review and corporate compliance
- Possess a thorough understanding of the 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
- 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
- Partner with creative team on project initiatives
- Accountable for strategic direction creative/tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget
- Adhere to all company-wide financial policies
Account Manager Qualifications:
- 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
- Demonstrated critical creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload
- Demonstrated leadership in conflict resolution to facilitate effective outcomes
- Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment
- Bachelor degree required
Account Manager Responsibilities:
- Infrequently, domestic / international travel may be requested
- Maintain knowledge of the client's guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, PromoMats review and corporate compliance
- Possess a thorough understanding of the 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
- 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
- Partner with creative team on project initiatives
- Accountable for strategic direction creative/tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget
- Adhere to all company-wide financial policies
Account Manager Qualifications:
- 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
- Demonstrated critical creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload
- Demonstrated leadership in conflict resolution to facilitate effective outcomes
- Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment
- Bachelor degree required