Senior Account Executive

The Sr. Account Executive serves as the primary liaison between the AbbVie 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.
Role Responsibilities:
Maintain knowledge of AbbVie 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 project 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 AbbVie Ad Agency Associate Director, Management Supervisor.
Partners with creative team on project initiatives.
Accountable for tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget.
Adherence to all company-wide financial policies.
Qualifications
List required and preferred qualifications (up to 10). Include education, skills and experience.
Bachelor degree required.
Total account management experience – 3-6 years preferred in an advertising agency setting; launch experience a plus.
Experience in a pharmaceutical advertising agency or in-house agency environment preferred, with pharmaceutical industry experience—particularly supporting U.S. and/or global markets—strongly desired.
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.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid