Account Manager III

Kelly Services; Mettawa (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Mettawa, IL is seeking an Account Manager III to serve as the primary liaison between the Company Ad Agency and brand teams, managing day-to-day relationships and guiding creative work to help meet business objectives and sales goals.

This role requires pharmaceutical ad agency experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a track record of 10+ years in total account management, with the ability to lead high‑volume, fast‑paced projects in a hybrid office setting (1st Shift, Mon-Fri;

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Pharmaceutical ad agency experience or in-house agency within last 5+ years.
• Total account management experience – minimum of 10 years.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced creative projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the Company Ad Agency and brand teams.
• Manage day-to-day relationships within the Agency.
• Provide strategic direction and counsel to help meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with creative staff and external resources.
• Maintain knowledge of brand guidelines and regulatory compliance.
• Review and track project milestones, budgets, and timelines.
• Prepare client contact reports and ensure timely communication.

Skills

Account management

Pharmaceutical industry experience

Communication skills

Project management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Finding a On-site job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking an Account Manager III to work at a premier client in Mettawa Illinois - 60045.

Pay rate and Shift

l Job Duration: 12 Months)

l Shift: 1st Shift (Mon - Fri)(Hybrid 3x/Office)

Job Description

The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Company 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 knowledge of Company 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.

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.

Project/process Management

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.

Accountability / Scope

Reports to Company Ad Agency Account Manager or Associate Director

Partners with creative team on project initiatives

Accountable for strategic direction creative/tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget

Adherence to all company-wide financial policies

Qualifications

Bachelor degree required

Pharmaceutical ad agency experience or in-house agency experience required within the last 5+ years

Total account management experience – minimum of 10 years

Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (both U.S. and Global)

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

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