Account Manager at Kyyba

Job Title : Account Manager Location : Mettawa, IL 60045(Hybrid Role - 3 days onsite / 2 Remote) Contract Duration : 12 Months Contract with possibility to extend on w2. What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have? Experienced Agency Account Manager who possesses ability to think strategically and can provide solutions that can help our marketing partners meet their objectives. Maintains a deep understanding of the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload Detail-oriented, ability to manage multiple products, tasks and client domains Maintains broad experience developing relationship and growing accounts What are the top 3-5 skills requirements that would be nice to have-but not required? 1. Pharmaceutical Experience: Demonstrates an understanding of pharmaceutical marketing, product attributes, marketing objectives, target audience, competitive environment, market dynamics and medical/regulatory/legal 2. Digital background: familiarity with online tools, apps and digital solutions that are critical to success in the pharmaceutical marketing space KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS 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. 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 Ad Agency Associate Director / Group Account Manager • 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 Master’s degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable Total account management experience – minimum of 4-6 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 About Kyyba: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. Disclaimer: Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 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