Creative Account Manager

Creative Account Manager- MUST HAVE AD AGENCY OR IN-HOUSE AGENCY EXPERIENCE

Long term Contract - 1 year contract with possibility to extend

Hybrid- 3 days on-site/2 days remote in the Northern Suburbs

Our global pharmaceutical client is seeking an Account Manager to join their growing team! The candidate will have an Account Management background in pharma and serve as the primary liaison between the ad agency and the brand teams. This person will be engaging with a variety of stakeholders on a day-to-day basis making things happen in an "agency like" environment.

Must have:

• Experience as an Agency Account Manager who possesses ability to think strategically and can provide solutions that can help marketing partners meet their objectives.
• deep understanding of the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple products and projects -- prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload
• Print and Digital experience- work includes sales aids, leave behinds, flash cards, emails, websites, etc.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Possess a thorough understanding of accounts' (both U.S. and Global) product attributes, marketing objectives, target audience, competitive environment, market dynamics and medical/regulatory/legal position.
• Issue client contact reports to ensure key information is being quickly communicated to all involved stakeholders
• Maintain an intimate understanding of the agency workflow process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approval, production and archiving
• Review creative development of a project during concept to completion to ensure specifications, client expectations, budgets, timelines, etc. are being adhered to
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Develop annual forecasts
• Track time daily
• Work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing and/or Communications or other related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Account Management experience in an ad agency or in-house agency environment
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, presentation, written
• High energy, positive attitude is a must!
• Ability to manage high volume project scope in a fast-paced environment
• Relationship building skills

***Digital People proudly offers major medical, dental, vision, and 401K***

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