Account Supervisor

Overview

We are looking for an outstanding Account Supervisor to assist in the development and management of advertising, marketing, and medical communications campaigns for major pharmaceutical companies and brands. Our ideal candidate will have experience planning and managing projects with the internal agency team as well as the client brand team. They will have thoroughly mastered the daily tactical elements of the account, actively participate in longer-term strategic planning, and help shape efficiencies across agency departments, including project management and creative.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for day-to-day business leadership, including strategic input and oversight of tactical development and execution (including internal and client review)
Provide strategic consultation to the client with support from Director through VP
Guide internal team (creative team and possibly junior account staff) and the client, ensuring that jobs are done efficiently and are consistent with brand positioning
Play leading role in development of annual strategy plan, market research, brainstorming, and other strategic activities
Serve as a resource for agency partners
Understand client needs and dynamics

Qualifications

4-6+ years of relevant experience in the account services field within the advertising industry, management consulting discipline, or a similar industry required
A minimum of one (1) year of prior staff management, development, and mentoring experience preferred
A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Sr. Account Manager
Bachelor’s degree required
Business Skills - decision quality, business acumen, dealing with ambiguity
Operating/Org Skills- planning & results driven, can help drive agency process and deliverables
Experience in marketing/promotion experience with healthcare brands required
Experienced account services professional
A demonstrated track record of expanding business with existing customers (upselling) and experience supporting new business pitches required