Karen Luciano

Production Artist/Coordinator : Tampa, FL : Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:00:04 EDT

The Production Artist utilizes graphic design technology and computer software packages to produce materials for promotions, packaging and informative and instructional materials. Originates art and copy layouts and determines style, size and arrangement of type and illustrations. Works collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Essential Functions:

Creates high quality designs for our marketing collateral. Applies knowledge of layout, typography and style sheets within designs.

Creates and maintains campaign designs with a consistent look, feel, and tone from creative concepting to final production.

Maintains attention to detail. Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and deadlines.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage time and workload effectively and efficiently (works on multiple projects simultaneously)

Makes redline edits from proofreading marks

Maintains internal naming conventions, digital file organization as well as follow internal processes.

Prepares and sets up files for final output for commercial printers (proper use of bleeds, folds, panel sizes, and gutters) as well as upload files to FTP site.

Produces clean mockups for presentations.

Keeps apprised of design trends and methodologies

Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

An Associate's Degree in graphic art/design, art or related field. A Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience: 3+ years of experience in a design environment (agency or in-house). Experienced in a print and pre-press production environment a plus.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Special Skills (e.g. 2nd language):

Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented with clear understanding of overall objectives

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, within a tight deadline environment without compromising creativity

High attention to detail and ownership of work

Ability to demonstrative creative thinking for design layout and art work

Technical Skills/Requirements:

Proficient in Macintosh computer skills with the following programs: InDesign, QuarkXpress (use of style sheets), Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Web development, illustration and/or advanced Photoshop skills a plus.

Account Director, Acquisition Sales : San Francisco, CA : Permanent

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:04:48 EST

Job Description:
This role is a strategic business development position whose primary goal is to drive net new revenue by increasing the number of companies actively billing with Aquent. The focus is on growing Aquent’s North America staffing business. Staffing services encompass temporary staffing and Talent Bridge across all functional areas of corporate Marketing and Design.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for setting strategy, executing that strategy and achieving revenue growth, in new clients. Responsible for successfully formulating and implementing innovative sales strategies.

* Identifies new contacts for prospecting from Aquent Corporate Clients vetted list. Responsible development and successful usage of multiple sources of sales leads (other media, internal and external networking, and investigating new and expanding businesses).

* Identifies opportunities for speaking engagements. Builds and delivers content for public speaking engagements and webcasts.

* Successfully works with marketing team to develop thought leadership white papers.

* Successfully works with marketing team to develop sales collateral which positions them and Aquent as subject matter experts.

* Builds an effective consultative relationship with clients and key contacts during the sales process. Key contacts include, Senior Level Marketing, Digital and Creative Services Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Diversity and HR.

* Calls on prospective clients/contacts by phone and in person by explaining the process and benefits of specialized staffing and to obtain an appointment to discuss their marketing/ interactive design needs in more detail,

* Collaborates with others to develop sales proposals designed to meet individual client needs. Negotiates expectations, terms, conditions, and pricing of services with new clients with support from Service Team.

* Generates orders from client meetings, referrals, networking or showcasing Talent. Introduces new clients to the Agents and appropriate Account Director, handing all orders off to the Account Director or Agent to manage.

* Plans and coordinates the smooth transition of new accounts to a member of the team who will provide ongoing client service, support, and future account development and retention.

* Spearheads responses to RFPs.

* Conducts regularly scheduled internal meetings to update the service delivery teams and management on progress of the account.

Experience/Skills Required:

* Proven track record of acquiring national or global accounts with 10+ years sales experience utilizing a strategic and consultative selling approach to Fortune 500 organizations.

* Recognized as industry leader or subject matter expert within the industry.

* Well-experienced in driving net new revenue, creating tailored proposals, delivering customized presentations to C-level buyers.

* Strong “complex-problem solving” skills and negotiation skills.

* Knowledge of or experience with Marketing, or Design a plus.

* Proven experience leading all aspects of the sales process including lead generation, account strategy development, discovery/client needs analysis, proposal development, presentations, pricing & negotiations, contract execution and implementation.

* Consistent achievement of sales objectives and quota

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to successfully interact with individuals at all levels both within client organization and within Aquent.

* Computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

* Ability to travel as needed for client visits.

* 4 year degree in Business related field.

* Authored published articles a plus

Reports to:
Managing Director

Account Director, Acquisition Sales : Los Angeles, CA : Permanent

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:08:41 EST

This role is a strategic business development position whose primary goal is to drive net new revenue by increasing the number of companies actively billing with Aquent. The focus is on growing Aquent’s North America staffing business. Staffing services encompass temporary staffing and Talent Bridge across all functional areas of corporate Marketing and Design.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for setting strategy, executing that strategy and achieving revenue growth, in new clients. Responsible for successfully formulating and implementing innovative sales strategies.

* Identifies new contacts for prospecting from Aquent Corporate Clients vetted list. Responsible development and successful usage of multiple sources of sales leads (other media, internal and external networking, and investigating new and expanding businesses).

* Identifies opportunities for speaking engagements. Builds and delivers content for public speaking engagements and webcasts.

* Successfully works with marketing team to develop thought leadership white papers.

* Successfully works with marketing team to develop sales collateral which positions them and Aquent as subject matter experts.

* Builds an effective consultative relationship with clients and key contacts during the sales process. Key contacts include, Senior Level Marketing, Digital and Creative Services Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Diversity and HR.

* Calls on prospective clients/contacts by phone and in person by explaining the process and benefits of specialized staffing and to obtain an appointment to discuss their marketing/ interactive design needs in more detail,

* Collaborates with others to develop sales proposals designed to meet individual client needs. Negotiates expectations, terms, conditions, and pricing of services with new clients with support from Service Team.

* Generates orders from client meetings, referrals, networking or showcasing Talent. Introduces new clients to the Agents and appropriate Account Director, handing all orders off to the Account Director or Agent to manage.

* Plans and coordinates the smooth transition of new accounts to a member of the team who will provide ongoing client service, support, and future account development and retention.

* Spearheads responses to RFPs.

* Conducts regularly scheduled internal meetings to update the service delivery teams and management on progress of the account.

Experience/Skills Required:

* Proven track record of acquiring national or global accounts with 10+ years sales experience utilizing a strategic and consultative selling approach to Fortune 500 organizations.

* Recognized as industry leader or subject matter expert within the industry.

* Well-experienced in driving net new revenue, creating tailored proposals, delivering customized presentations to C-level buyers.

* Strong “complex-problem solving” skills and negotiation skills.

* Knowledge of or experience with Marketing, or Design a plus.

* Proven experience leading all aspects of the sales process including lead generation, account strategy development, discovery/client needs analysis, proposal development, presentations, pricing & negotiations, contract execution and implementation.

* Consistent achievement of sales objectives and quota

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to successfully interact with individuals at all levels both within client organization and within Aquent.

* Computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

* Ability to travel as needed for client visits.

* 4 year degree in Business related field.

* Authored published articles a plus

Reports to:
Managing Director

Sr. Interactive Marketing Manager, Patient Marketing : San Francisco, CA : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:11:46 EST

The Interactive Product Marketing Manager/Senior Manager, Interactive Patient Marketing defines and oversees marketing programs to consumers, patients, caregivers, communities and health care providers that use social influence, permission-based and relationship marketing techniques, cultural/literacy adaptation and integrated marketing technologies with the purpose of generating better and measurable patient outcomes for our products/therapies.

The Manager/Senior Manager, Patient Marketing role partners with brand marketing and works with key internal/external partners/stakeholders in the strategic positioning, design, development and implementation of patient marketing plans and tactics for the assigned GNE products and/or special projects/initiatives.

This particular position will focus on supporting a to-be assigned brand(s) in the Immunology and Ophthalmology, Neurology or Cardiometabolic disease areas.

Key Accountabilities
Incumbents in the Manager/Senior Manager, Patient Marketing role are generally expected to:
• Identify the strategic priorities, commercial value and role that interactive patient marketing will play in achieving Brand objectives and driving better patient outcomes.
• Lead and/or oversee the design, development, & ongoing monitoring/measuring of patient-centric marketing strategies, plans and tactics for supported brands and their indications such that these will meet or exceed established goals & targets.
• Exercise latitude and independence in managing own work and decision making activities that require regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Create and manage project development plans and agency partners, establishing clear goals, success criteria, and KPIs
• Act in complete & total compliance with all laws, regulations and policies
• Assist in the development of 1 year tactical plan and 3 year patient marketing brand plans for supported products, as well as give guidance and make critical contributions from the longer term/longer range patient marketing perspective to brand lifecycle plans.
• Collaborate with Interactive eMarketing and Interactive Marketing Operations & Insights teams to develop integrated iPlans for multi-channel and relationship-based initatives.
• Contribute as an "expert" and champion for the Interactive Patient Marketing Team with internal and external partners/stakeholders - bringing in-depth DTP (direct-to-patient) marketing skills & knowledge
• Participate as and when needed/appropriate in cross-functional or other project teams; helping the overall business to continuously evolve, improve & excel

Requirements:
• Understands where patient marketing must be applied to add value to the business. Familiar with the strategic drivers for the biotech/pharma environment.
• Understand the importance of cross-functional plans, tactics and performance management. Excellent collaboration skills.
• Proven track record for consistently meeting or exceeding financial and/or other quantitative targets, including measureable objectives and budget management.
• Ability, comfort & commitment in/to operating in a highly regulated environment and industry which requires understanding of the imperative for compliance with company policies, procedures and other relevant internal and external laws/regulations.
• Multi-media/multi-channel promotion and program experience including direct, database and relationship marketing. Experienced with agency and vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and succeed within cross functional matrixed environment.
• Other, previous experience working in additional roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech or related industries, such as field sales, managed care, commercial support functions, etc. is preferred
• Strong organizational & time management skills; proven abilities to effectively manage & complete multiple priorities and projects in matrixed organization
• Bachelors Degree, MBA or other related graduate-level degree is preferred
• A minimum of 4 years' previous marketing experience; 2 years' or more previous, relevant pharmaceutical/direct-to patient marketing experience (Rx or OTC)

• Business travel, by air or car, is required occasionally for business meetings and customer interactions

• Must have working knowledge of, or demonstrable aptitude to learn, product development, regulatory and clinical affairs

Presentation Designer : Oak Brook, IL : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:12:55 EST

Ideal candidates should be proficient in AdobeCS and have experience working within PowerPoint.

Candidates should have a portfolio showing a clean and crisp design and a firm grasp of data visualization/ informational graphics.

In this role you will work on a variety of marketing collateral and proposal/presentation design. You should be able to design appropriately for provided content/subject matter.

Senior Designer : West suburbs : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:30:03 EST

This is position will handle graphic design of convention booths, and communications pieces and collateral.

• Knowledge about space planning is helpful. (Reading a floor plan and detailed specs is a necessary skill.)

• Knowledge about graphic design and production is vital.

• Must be detailed oriented with excellent listening skills.

Most of the work is for upcoming conventions/trade shows, and some will be for internal communication pieces. Looking for a designer who will run with anything and work from concept to production. (must have clean files). Deliverables are true layout pieces such as brochures and newsletters. Works strategy documents which include a lot of charts-they are communication driven pieces. Occasionally the designer will be asked to design logos and large scale/large format pieces for the Trade Show use. Required experience working with Macs in InDesign, CS5/Photoshop, and Illustrator. Flash, 3D, and After Effects are a PLUS.