Account Manager (Remote)

Lake Forest, IL | Job #1322536

Location: Mettawa, Illinois
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $32 - 37 per hour

We are seeking an Account Manager to serve as the primary liaison between our advertising agency and the client's brand teams. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships within the Agency, ensuring seamless communication and project alignment.

Working in close partnership with the Agency's creative staff and external resources or suppliers, you will provide strategic direction and expert counsel to help the brand teams meet their overarching business objectives and sales goals.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • 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 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 Ad Agency Account Manager.
  • Partners with creative team on project initiatives.
  • Accountable for tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget.
  • Adherence to all company-wide financial policies. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree required.
  • Master's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable.
  • Total account management experience.
  • 3-4 years preferred.

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Equal 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.




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