Associate Account Manager/Project Manager

Location: Lake Forest, IllinoisJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $35 - 40 per hourWe're seeking an Associate Account Manager/Project Manager to act as the key liaison between our internal ad agency and brand teams. In this role, you'll manage daily relationships, collaborate with creative teams and suppliers, and provide strategic guidance to help drive brand success and meet business goals.Responsibilities: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 MANAGEMENTCollaborate 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. Qualifications:Bachelor degree required.Master's degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable.Total account management experience - minimum of 1-3 years.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.Skills:Detail oriented.Timeline and project budget development expertise.Collaborator with ad agency experience.Digital Background.Preferred Skills:Pharma experienceClient facingAdvanced level experience on PM software & Smart Sheets. Skills: WorkfrontSmartsheetsVeevaAccount ManagementProject ManagementJOBID: 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 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 health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Lake Forest, IL-60045