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The Planet Group

Account Executive

The Planet Group, Mettawa

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Job Description
Job Title: Account Manager (Pharmaceutical Marketing)
Category: Marketing / Advertising / Account Services
Location: Hybrid - Mettawa area, IL (2-3 days/week onsite)
Duration: 12 Months (potential extension based on performance)
Pay Rate: $31-$33/hr DOE (W2 only)
Equipment Provided: Yes (Laptop)
Background/Drug Test: Required (7-year screening; THC compliant with state law)
Interview Process: Multi-step virtual interview
The Planet Group is seeking an Account Executive to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.
The Account Executive serves as the primary liaison between the client's Ad Agency and the brand teams and is responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships within the Agency.
Pay : $31-$33/hr depending on experience
Location : Hybrid ( Mettawa, IL)
Account Manager Responsibilities:
  • Maintain knowledge of the client's 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.
  • 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.
Account Manager Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree require.
  • Master's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable.
  • Total account management experience - minimum of 1-3 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.

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.