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ID-SS Candidates Job - Account Manager
Reference
PID 2528
Title
Account Manager
Description
This is a great opportunity to join one of the leading Medical Communications Agencies that is currently experiencing business growth and as a result is looking for an experienced Account Manager to join their team in the Manchester office.
Key Purpose:
To manage assigned accounts and client relationships to deliver agreed sales, revenues and margins
Accountabilities:
To manage designated accounts to meet the companies sales and contribution expectations:
Deliver all confirmed projects within the account to agreed specifications and budgets
Assist in developing proposals that meet identified client needs and offer growth of the companies Communications business; consult colleagues on opportunities for business within other copany groups
Support the financial aspects of the account i.e. developing budgets, developing terms and conditions, contracts, contribution and sales forecasts, as requested by AD/SAM
Provide accurate WIP, financial and commercial updates to the Commercial Development Director (CDD) and finance department to required timetable
Oversee project management of all live projects; liaise with Events Manager involved on meetings management for account
Assist AD/Senior Sponsor (SS) in active expansion of business within the account by identifying needs and opportunities, proactively opening discussions with client, and presenting new sales opportunities
Complete timesheets and other company internal procedures to agreed standard, to ensure compliance with companies SOPs and best practices.
To build and sustain long-term influential business relationships:
Develop and maintain awareness and understanding of the client’s market, product profile, competitors and trends
Demonstrate knowledge of market and therapeutic area when interacting with client and internal company teams
Apply knowledge of strategic pharmaceutical marketing and medical communications when interacting with client and internal company teams
Represent the company at client meetings ; deliver follow up company team actions
Keep clients informed of progress with their business and manage issues in a proactive manner
To develop and implement customer-focussed account plans:
Work with the Account Director/ Senior Sponsor(SS) and other team members to develop a 2 –3 year account plan for designated account(s) to agreed scope
Work with members of other company groups to maximise outcomes for client and company business opportunities
Work with Account Director/SS and account team to implement the plan
To participate in creating an effective account team that meets client and company business needs:
Work with ETL and AD to contribute to a vision and common goals for the team that are shared and understood by all team members
Work closely with the other members of the team to set up processes and systems to best manage the account business and take early corrective action, if necessary
Ensure project plans, status updates, meeting reports, etc. are provided to the client in the preferred format and frequency
To keep up to date on all of the Group companies, products and services; apply knowledge to expand client service and maximise company business potential:
Attend orientation and familiarisation sessions on other company products and services
Attend Lunch & Learn, joint NBD and account team reviews and similar sessions
Contribute to new business development activities by active participation in brainstorm or proposal planning sessions; assist in new business pitches, as required
Maintain close working relationship with new business staff involved in same client company; pass on leads and provide introductions
Network within client organisation as opportunity permits
Any other duties as requested by the Account Director or CDD
Personnel Managed:
Project Executives
Minium Qualifications:
BSc or Higher Degree - a life science degree is preferred
Previous Work Experience:
A proven track record within the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare, communications agency or medical publishing
Requires knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry together with some therapeutic area knowledge and an understanding of the drug development process
Experience in sales or marketing practice
Core Skills:
Client focus
Team work
Excellent oral and written communication
Self motivation
Self organisation
High level of numeracy
Computer literate (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Project, desirable)
Job Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Demonstrable understanding of account planning
Demonstrable account management skills
Ability to apply knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and medical communications
Sound financial acumen
Aptitude for leadership skills
Ability to coach and mentor
Aptitude to negotiate in a defined range of situations
Ability to build influential relationships
Demonstrable presentation skills
European language skills desirable
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading company. If you would like further details on this role please contact David Proudfoot on 01932 797963 or by email
If this isn't quite the role for you, don't hesitate to contact us for a conversation regarding similar roles to be discussed in confidence. We would be pleased to provide advice and/or guidance for your next move.
Keywords: Medical Education Agency, Medical Communications Agency, Medical Communications, Medical Education, Medical Education Jobs, Account Management, Account Management Jobs, Account Director, Account Manager, Account Executive, CSD, AD, AM, AE, Key Opinion Leader development, pharmaceutical, ethical pharma, Rx
Salary
Excellent packaged offered
Location
Manchester
Contact
david.poudfoot@id-ss.com
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