Junior Ad Agency Account Manager

Location: Mettawa, Illinois
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $34 - 35 per hour

Our top pharmaceutical client in the Chicagoland area is looking for an Ad Agency Account Manager to join their team. 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.

*Please DO NOT apply if you don't have pharmaceutical AND ad agency experience as you will not be considered.

Preferred for candidates to be hybrid in Mettawa, IL but open to remote for a stellar candidate!

Long-term assignment with potential to turn into a permanent role.
 
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the brand team in the development of creative briefs.
• Be the main POC for clients both internal and external.
• 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. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required.
• 0-2 years of professional experience (internships count!).
• Master's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable.
• Account Management experience.
• Experience being the point of contact for clients.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (both U.S. and Global).
• In-house ad agency/ad agency experience a plus.
  
  

JOBID: JN -042026-129449
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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.