Freelance Account Executive

Overview

At SimplyTold, our mission is to inspire change in the world of healthcare through simple storytelling and stronger connections.

Our team of creative minds, medical science lovers, strategic innovators, and technology thought leaders work in a truly collaborative way.

We believe that kindness makes a difference. We listen. We learn. We ask questions. And we arrive at meaningful stories that cut through complexity.

As a SimplyTold employee, you are part of a tenacious, agile, growing group, where everyone has an impact on the future of the agency.

You are also part of Omnicom Health Group, the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world, which means access to countless on-demand learning and development programs.

If you’re ready to start your next great chapter at a company that cares, we’d love to hear from you.

Title : Account Executive - Freelance

Location : Toronto, Canada

Role -

The Account Executive will manage day-to-day activities of assigned account(s), while coordinating effectively with the internal team, clients and partners on development of brand tactics.

The AE must have excellent communication skills with both clients and internal departments. The AE must be a proactive person who can multi-task, coordinate tactical implementation with the Agency, foster a positive team atmosphere, and be a leader.

Responsibilities -

• Demonstrate an understanding of Client's business and Agency assignments
• Develop knowledge of Client's goals and vision both the brand itself and the people involved and interact appropriately
• Continue to build mastery of marketing / advertising concepts
• Manage time effectively, meet deadlines, attention to detail, and set priorities for specific assignments, especially when handling multiple projects
• Prepare and update client status and financial status documents for client
• Develop agendas for Client meetings
• Be familiar with the codes and requirements of the country’s regulatory bodies (PAAB / ASC / Health Canada, OPDP).
• Complete PAAB and Veeva submissions
• Document client discussions and action items for team review, including contact reports and status reports and follow up on action items with team / client to ensure completion
• Communicate direction / Client feedback to creative staff clearly and concisely
• Respond to both internal and external client requests promptly and appropriately
• Review estimates vs previous projects and present project timeline and estimate to clients, and manage revisions with clients, recognizing scope change and know when to escalate
• Foster a positive, productive team atmosphere and establish credibility both internally and externally

Qualifications -

• University degree
• 1 year healthcare agency experience or comparable outside experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with basic business principles
• Professional demeanor

SimplyTold Values -

Simply Connected

• Actively engage and show your passion for the work
• Listen to understand rather than respond
• Work together toward common goals and embrace feedback along the way

Simply Courageous

• Be bold enough to share your opinions and brave enough to change them
• Take accountability for your own actions and reactions, and hold others accountable for theirs
• Step out of your comfort zone and don’t be afraid to take smart risks

Simply Considerate

• Go out of your way to show gratitude and kindness
• Be respectful of others’ ideas & opinions and embrace diverse perspectives & backgrounds
• Reach out to offer help and put your hand up to ask for help.

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States.

Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs.

The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

Hourly rate : 35-45 / hr CAD

Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do.

We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us we look forward to getting to know you.