Account Manager - Now Hiring

Type: 1 year contract with potential for extensionCompensation Range: $40-$44/hr W2Location: Mettawa, IL, hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remoteOur pharmaceutical client is looking for an Account Manager to join their inhouse agency team. The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the inhouse 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. Responsibilities:Collaborate with the brand team in the development of creative briefsRecommend 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.Reports to Group Account ManagerPartners with creative team on project initiativesAccountable for strategic direction creative/tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budgetAdherence to all company-wide financial policiesQualifications:Bachelor degree requiredMaster's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirableTotal account management experience - minimum of 4-6+ yearsPharmaceutical industry experienceIn-house ad agency/ad agency experience a plusExcellent communications Skills: verbal, presentation, writtenHigh energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility roleAbility to manage high volume project scope in a fast paced creative environmentGreat collaborator with ability to focus on both the big picture and small detailsJN -082026-143174#LI-CELLA#LI-MN1#PL Skills:online tools,multi-task,written and verbal communication skills,communications,Excellent communications skills,creative thinking,creative development,leadership,problem solving skills,ACCOUNTABILITY,Accountable,High energy,financial reconciliations,corporate branding,brand,budgets,budget,business objectives,conflict resolution,creative briefs,account management experience,client contact,presentation,archiving,forecasts,financial,client expectations,market dynamics,marketing,material development,tactical execution,pharmaceutical marketing,Pharmaceutical industry,ability to prioritize,sales goals,project initiation,project scope,corporate compliance,promotional,strategic direction,target audienceEqual 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.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.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). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. , Location: Lake Forest, IL - 60045