Position Title: Associate Account Executive
Work Location: Mettawa, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 remote)
Assignment Duration: 6 months (Possible extension based on performance and business needs)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 remote

Position Summary:

• Acts as the main liaison between the Ad Agency and brand teams, overseeing daily agency-client relationships.
   

Background & Context:

• Works closely with creative teams and external partners to provide strategic guidance that supports sales and brand objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s or equivalent experience desirable).
• Experience in a pharmaceutical ad agency or in-house agency preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (U.S. and Global).
• Strong communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
• Energetic, organized, and positive individual comfortable in high-visibility roles.
• Ability to handle high-volume project scopes in fast-paced creative environments.
• Great collaborator, able to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail.
• 1–4 years of total account management experience preferred.

 
Top 3–5 Must-Have Skills:

• Digital marketing background – Familiarity with tools, apps, and pharma-specific digital solutions.
• Ability to think strategically and provide solutions to meet marketing objectives.
• Deep understanding of Agency Workflow Process – from project kickoff to archiving.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking skills for effective workload management.
• Detail-oriented – Handles multiple products, tasks, and clients simultaneously.
• Proven success in relationship building and account growth.

 
Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Prior pharmaceutical marketing knowledge, including:
• Product attributes, market dynamics, target audience, compliance/regulations.
• Understanding of medical/legal/regulatory considerations.

 
Primary Function / Objectives:
Acts as the main liaison between the Ad Agency and brand teams, overseeing daily agency-client relationships.
Works closely with creative teams and external partners to provide strategic guidance that supports sales and brand objectives.
 
Core Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive grasp of the Agency Workflow Process.
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Leadership in conflict resolution and collaborative decision-making.
• Thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Familiar with corporate branding, PromoMats, and compliance standards.
• Solid understanding of brand-specific market strategy, audience, competition, and regulatory environment.

 
Project / Process Management:

• Collaborate on project briefs with brand teams.
• Recommend key promotional tactics aligned with brand goals.
• Issue client contact reports to maintain visibility and alignment.
• Monitor creative development from concept through completion.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of all projects.
• Develop annual forecasts and conduct monthly reconciliations.
• Daily time tracking is required.

 
Accountability & Scope:

• Reports to: Ad Agency Account Manager.
• Collaborates with: Creative team and external suppliers.
• Responsible for: Tactical execution, budget compliance, and process adherence.
• Ensures alignment with all company-wide financial and compliance policies.

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $22.00/hr.