Job Order: 5594 Staff Representative: Tim Jadwin Position: Group Account Supervisor Location: New Jersey Company Summary: A smart, award-winning pharmaceutical advertising and communications agency with major clients. Description: Position Summary: Oversee all day-to-day Agency activities and contribute to building the brand at a strategic level. Usually responsible for a group of brands and/or a group of account services personnel. Responsibilities Of Position Job Knowledge Demonstrate ownership and accountability for all agency procedures and work flow. Evaluate on an ongoing basis making recommendations for improvement Supervise day-to-day activities on assigned accounts “Paint” the big picture to team members regarding activities on assigned accounts Demonstrate expertise in the assigned therapeutic categories, markets and products/science. Direct creation of monthly status reports, job opening checklists, contact reports, work orders, estimates and other correspondence; Ensures timely and accurate execution of said Assigns, oversees and evaluates activities of other Account team members Develop, write and implement Communications Plans Interact with all levels of creative staff in review of projects ensuring consistency with client objectives and brand strategy Demonstrate advertising and marketing expertise Work Quality Ensures highest quality is being delivered on all jobs, ensuring Client is satisfied with final outcome Ensures successful completion of all assigned jobs on time and on budget Possess excellent organization skills and follow up Directs and oversees multiple assignments, ensuring quality control and adhering to deadlines Demonstrate ability to focus on details (as needed) Prioritizes to ensure Client satisfaction Anticipates, identifies and solves tactical and strategic problems as they arise Client Relations/New Business Possess thorough knowledge of clients’ systems and procedures for tracking jobs and ensure internal team adheres to these Communicate routinely with Client regarding the status of all projects. Ensures high level of quality and timeliness to all projects and requests. Serves as primary contact with Client and continually builds relationships at all levels of product/marketing management Account Management Demonstrate outstanding business sense overall and ability to define key issues Oversees and ensures all members of the team work together smoothly and effectively; a key internal driver to get specific work accomplished Work closely with creative staff, documenting and actively passing on Client direction, collaborating on jobs and communicating fundamentals of what needs to be done and when Oversee quality control on all jobs, from both a creative and strategic point of view, ensuring Client comments are always considered and/or incorporated. Jobs include creative items as well as marketing plans and pov’s that are generated only by the account group Plays the key role in both internal and client meetings, contributing at a strategic level. Continuously monitor the marketplace and provide value-added updates to the Client and Agency on brand, category and industry issues Actively pursues new business leads and new opportunities at the Client, and elsewhere Financial Management Manage all financial aspects of the account including overseeing the billing process and P&L responsibilities. Strategic Thinking/Analytical Ability Provide strategic and marketing guidance to client and agency team Proactively provide client with points of view and recommendations on business building, market research and competitive activities Demonstrate ability to apply marketing knowledge to brand building initiatives Demonstrate ability to use information and data effectively Management/Leadership Skills Provide effective direction to agency team ensuring team communication especially among Account Services, Creative and Medical Affairs/Education Understanding of roles and responsibilities of team members and ability to interact effectively with varying levels of personnel Development and maintenance of positive relationships with peers and senior management (copy, art, medical affairs/med ed) Advises senior management of all internal and external issues that impact business Is the team captain; commands respect and is able to move things forward Ensures appropriate utilization of agency resources Demonstrate ability to evaluate potential issues within agency and provide corresponding solutions Communication Skills Written correspondence – write clear and concise internal and external documents Verbal communication – clearly communicate points of discussion to team members in a professional manner. Interpersonal – works collaboratively with others; listens to others’ points of view; treats others with respect Presentation – Demonstrates good presentation skills Computer – maintain and update proficiency with current and new programs Professional Attributes Is a self-starter, demonstrates initiative Is resourceful in finding solutions to questions and issues Exhibits willingness to learn and apply new skills Demonstrates a sense of urgency to obtain results Displays professionalism at all times Shows commitment, integrity and respect for others Is confident, enthusiastic and motivated Exhibits dedication to quality of work Responds well to pressure; is flexible Is viewed as dependable and accountable Supervisory Skills Oversee management and development of account services personnel which may include Account Supervisor, Senior Account Executive, Account Executive and/or Assistant Account Executive. Display ability to appropriately motivate and supervise others’ work. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree 6-8 years agency experience with a minimum of 1-2 years in an Account Supervisor role OR a combination of 8 plus years experience in a marketing services environment with pharmaceutical sales experience

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