Job Information
Creative Circle, LLC Account Manager I in Mettawa, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13426694
Overview of the Role
Our internal healthcare agency client is seeking anAccount Manager Ito support day-to-day account operations within a fast-paced, highly regulated pharmaceutical marketing environment. This role partners closely with Project Managers, brand teams, and creative partners to help execute marketing initiatives, manage workflows, and ensure deliverables meet quality, compliance, and timing expectations.
This is a development-focused role for an early-career account professional who is building foundational experience in agency account management. Success in this role requires strong organization, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to learn quickly while supporting high-volume workflows under the guidance of more senior team members.
The Basics
- Duration: 1-year
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
- Location: Hybrid, based in Lake County, IL (Mettawa area)
- Onsite Requirements: 3 days onsite per week (Tuesday through Thursday, flexible); remaining days remote
Top 3 Required Qualifications
- 1 to 3 years of experience supporting account management, client services, or marketing operations within an agency or in-house agency environment.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical marketing or other regulated environments, including basic understanding of MLR review processes.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Other Qualifications
- Bachelor degree required or equivalent experience
- Exposure to digital marketing tools and workflows
- Ability to follow established processes and documentation standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive mindset and willingness to ask questions and learn
- Ability to prioritize work with guidance and support
Key Responsibilities
- Support Account Managers and Project Managers with day-to-day account activities.
- Assist with managing project workflows, timelines, and documentation.
- Help maintain understanding of assigned products, audiences, and compliance requirements.
- Support development of creative briefs and internal documentation.
- Coordinate reviews, approvals, and MLR submissions.
- Maintain clear communication with internal teams regarding status and next steps.
- Track time daily and follow financial and compliance policies.
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Additionally, drug products may be present in the workplace.
Benefits
Creative Circle\'s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignmentwork location{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.\ \ Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the po ition with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:\ \ Email your resume in Word to:\ \ lucy.dangelo@jobalert.creativecircle.com\ **Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : LD9-1983011 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.***\ \ Lucy D\'Angelo - Senior Recruiter, Enterprise\ \ For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.\ \ \ \ This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 04/08/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.\ \ Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer\ \