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Associate Account/Project Manager

Mettawa, IL 60045

Posted: 04/17/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Account & Project Management Job Number: 632705 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Planet Interactive is seeking an Associate Account/Project Manager to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients. 
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $30-$36/hr depending on experience 
  • Location: Hybrid in Mettawa, IL (3 days on-site)
The Associate Account/Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the internal 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.
  • KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
    • 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 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 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.
Associate Account/Project Manager Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor's 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

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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.

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