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What they do
An Account Executive manages communications with business clients that buy services from a company, such as advertising or banking services, or manages sales accounts. Works with a set of clients over time, and recruits new clients. Promotes products developed specifically for a client, such as an advertising campaign, or matches clients with available services or products.
$82,035 / year median in Illinois
-15% projected decline
Job Description
Job title:
Account Executive II Duration:
One-year, possible extension or conversation
Location:
Mettawa, IL 60045 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.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
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 the ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment. Maintain knowledge of 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.
PROJECT/PROCESS MANAGEMENT
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 clients contact reports to ensure key information is being quickly communicated to all involved stakeholders. Review creative development of a project from 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.
ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE
Reports to Ad Agency Account Manager Partners with creative team on project initiatives Accountable for tactical execution, compliance with all related guidelines, and budget Adherence to all company-wide financial policies
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree is preferred; not required for contractors if experience offsets education. (Required for future full-time conversion) 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 communication 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