Account Manager

Position: Account Manager I
Finding a  
** Hybrid
* * job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking an  
** Account Manager I
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** Mettawa IL 60045** .

** Pay rate and Shift*
* l Job Duration: 12+ Month

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Shift:  1st Shift, (Hybrid) 3 days a week (Tues-Wed-Thurs) and 2 days remote

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* Job Summary:

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* 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.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* - Maintain knowledge of guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, Promo Mats 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.

- 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 ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment.

- 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.

** Qualifications and

Experience:

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* - Bachelor degree required

- Master's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable

- Total account management experience - minimum of 2 - 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 ability to focus on both the big picture and small details

** What happens next:*
* Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work

out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work.

Apply to be an Account Manager I today!

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* As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. 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.

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