Senior Account Executive
Reports to Account Director
Location: United Kingdom - Hybrid
Job Summary
As a Senior Account Executive you will be involved at every stage, from pitch to delivery.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Acting as point of contact for specified clients and learn to efficiently handle straightforward enquiries, deferring to senior colleagues as appropriate
* Taking responsibility for and manage the day-to-day delivery of specific projects and develop the expertise to be able to liaise with Client direct on own aspects of work
* Contributing with updates on own projects at Client meetings
* Learning to adopt a common sense, pro-active approach to own aspects of work and when faced with new situations/projects
* Developing and adhering to timelines, alerting senior members of the team to issues in a timely fashion
* Ensuring effective communication of specified project briefs to the internal team
* Ensuring all projects are on brief when delivered
* Ensuring timely delivery of projects
* Managing all financial aspects of specific projects, with the support of the AD
* Beginning to understand how to identify opportunities to grow the business within specified accounts
* Having confidence in accuracy when handing over a piece of work that has been proofread
* Understanding the various client brand and disease areas
* Having confidence when interacting with key opinion leaders (clinical, industry, NHS)
* Beginning to understand forecasting and phasing of revenue
Experience, Skills, And Qualifications
* Degree Educated within a scientific discipline (or equivalent)
* Experience as an Account Executive or Junior Account Executive in a medcomms, healthcare agency or pharma environment
* Interest and a basic understanding of science and medicine
* Demonstrable project management and analytical skills
* Financial acumen
* Ability to multitask and prioritise; excellent time management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; excellent attention to detail
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
* Good understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice
Travel Requirements
* As required by business needs