Sales Jobs in Forest Lake, IL

The Planet Group is seeking an Account Manager to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Ad Agency and the brand teams and is responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships within the Agency. The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between the 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.

• Pay: $36.25-38.75/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)
• Location: Hybrid in Mettawa, IL (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
• Duration: 12 mo to start (potential to extend/convert)

Account Manager Responsibilities:

• Infrequently, domestic / international travel may be requested
• Maintain knowledge of the client's guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, PromoMats review and corporate compliance
• Possess a thorough understanding of the 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
• Collaborate with the brand team in the development of creative 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
• Partner with creative team on project initiatives
• Accountable for strategic direction creative/tactical execution, compliance to all related guidelines and budget
• Adhere to all company-wide financial policies

Account Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required
• Master’s degree or equivalent related project or functional experience is desirable
• Total account management experience – minimum of 5-6+ years
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred (both U.S. and Global)
• In-house ad agency/ad agency experience
• 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
• Demonstrated critical creative thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload
• Demonstrated leadership in conflict resolution to facilitate effective outcomes
• Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment

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• Support contract lifecycle from inception through closeout, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with company policies and customer requirements.
  
• Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
  
• Support development, review, and analysis of acquisition and procurement documentation including amendments, renewals, and pricing structures.
  
• Conduct pre award and post award audits to validate contractual compliance and performance.
  
• Identify risks and develop actionable mitigation strategies.
  

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• Monitor and analyze spend against contract, identifying variances, usage trends, and forecast impacts.
  
• Validate explanations for financial changes (actuals vs. prior year vs. budget) and communicate insights to stakeholders.
  
• Ensure contract deliverables accurately support billing, usage, and reconciliation requirements.
  
• Participate in new deal structures, commercial reviews, and negotiation preparation. Data, Inventory & Reporting
  
• Build, maintain, and automate Excel driven dashboards and inventory management reports to track contract usage, ordering behavior, and product availability.
  
• Examine ordering patterns, invoicing behavior, pricing discrepancies, and operational risks; partner with cross functional teams to increase transparency and compliance.
  
• Perform complex data analysis to identify patterns, root causes, and opportunities to improve contract performance.
  
• Ensure procurement and supply chain data accuracy by reviewing requisitions, purchase orders, and contract related transactions.
  

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• Serve as a liaison between sales, operations, finance, legal, and supply chain.
  
• Drive alignment on contractual obligations, performance expectations, and operational execution.
  
• Provide clear, concise guidance to business partners to ensure consistent compliance and decision making.
  
• Lead portions of multi project programs or workstreams, ensuring delivery excellence and timely execution.
  

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• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Finance, Project Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  
• Experience with financial due diligence, contract analysis, or program management in a regulated industry (medical device, aerospace, pharmaceutical preferred).
  
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced functions, modeling, automation).
  
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi project workloads independently.
  
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate operational and contractual risks.
  
• Experience with government, federal, education, or healthcare contracting.
  
• Comfort managing medium complexity procurement processes and documentation.
  
• Strong presentation skills and experience preparing executive ready reporting.
  

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• Attention to Detail: Ability to identify discrepancies across financial and operational datasets.
  
• Communication: Skilled at translating complex contract and financial concepts into clear, actionable insights.
  
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical judgment to evaluate data, identify root causes, and propose solutions.
  
• Organization: Ability to manage large datasets and multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
  
• Ownership Mindset: Able to work independently, drive tasks from initiation to completion, and operate with high accountability.
  
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and relationship building capabilities across cross functional teams.
  
• Negotiation & Influence: Able to support complex contract and pricing conversations with stakeholders.
  

We’re offering a part-time opportunity for individuals who want to earn extra cash without disrupting their main job or studies. This role gives you the freedom to work from home at your own pace, learning simple ways to generate additional income.

No sales or special qualifications are required — only basic computer skills and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with provided training materials and follow clear steps

• Apply proven techniques to create small but consistent earnings

• Track your results and adapt based on your time and effort

• Communicate progress and feedback when requested

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older

• Basic internet literacy and access to a device

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Self-discipline to manage flexible, independent work

Benefits:

• Work from anywhere

• No quotas or deadlines

• Ideal for students, parents, or part-time workers

• Opportunity to scale income with experience