McCann Health Canada - An IPG Health Company - Account Executive

JOB SUMMARY:

As an Account Executive, you will be the backbone of day-to-operations on an account team. You will lead projects and manage resources to ensure the agency is delivering high-quality marketing tactics, and doing so in a way that client needs are met on time and on budget. You will be responsible for moving numerous projects through the agency at the same time and exhibit great organizational skills and a strong attention to detail at each step of the process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Account Team Member: Support the broader account team to drive and deliver client required projects.

Client Management: Liaises with client partners to discuss project execution with support from supervisor

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Supports cross-functional team by managing client projects as appropriate

Agency Operations: Understands agency process, knows how the agency works, and how jobs flow through

the agency.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and operates within established client and agency processes

• Partners with internal team members to meet financial deliverable dates for estimates, invoices, and budgets i.e., BCRs

• Owns and generates internal trackers and client reports with oversight

• Supports account team from creative brief development through final output

• Attends client meetings and participate as appropriate

• Prepares concise and accurate status and contact reports, and outline decisions made on next steps,

key dates, and deliverables i.e., can develop and maintain project timelines

• Aligns day-to-day project tasks with timelines, budget, and quality standards

• Assists with reviewing projects for consistency with creative brief and client direction

• Provide prompts, well-thought-out responses to project requests and follow up questions

• Collaborates with cross-functional team daily to improve efficiency in status meetings

• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with internal agency members

• Engages with clients on tactical initiatives with support from manager

• Develops in-depth knowledge of assigned category and stay up to date on relevant brand/category

information

EDUCATION:

DEGREE/DIPLOMA

Bachelor's Degree OR Diploma

AREA OF STUDY

n/a

REQUIRED/PREFERRED

Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

N/A

EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

2-3 years

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Agency / marketing

preferred

REQUIRED/PREFERRED

2-3 years

Professional role

required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Interest in healthcare

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Digital, media, social and analytics knowledge a plus

COMPETENCIES:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIALTY FUNCTIONS:

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OTHER INFORMATION:

We help brands play a meaningful role in people's lives. McCann Health is one of Canada's largest healthcare agencies. We understand how to engage with all stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum, while also navigating the important strategic and regulatory nuances of pharmaceutical marketing. Are you ready for a change? Join the team at McCann Health Canada and get connected into the world's largest and most awarded healthcare communications network.

Candidate can be in either Toronto (GTHA) or Montreal area.

SALARY

• $60,000-70,000 annually

The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:

This is not a contract of employment but serves as a reference for your mutual understanding of the terms and conditions associated with the position.

Your role may vary from this description, and you may be asked to perform other duties or have additional responsibilities outside of what's outlined above. For further information please speak with your manager and/or HR Partner.

This job description is not intended to include modifications consistent with providing a Reasonable Accommodation.