Director, Social Media

EVERSANA•Chicago, IL

7h•$88,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Director, Social Media will lead strategic development and tactical initiatives for a portfolio of business along the east coast, serving as lead social media counsel to account staff and external clients. A proven track record of identifying, securing and growing both organic and new business opportunities is critical. Internally, the role works with other Directors and the department Senior Director on team planning and growth, internal education of all departments, knowledge sharing and internal communications with the expectation to drive social media adoption making it a core competency of the organization. Externally, this role is expected to serve as the primary subject matter expert and project owner for a portfolio of business, collaborating with clients to help them stay aware of social media trends and technology while supporting their marketing objectives within the pharma industry. As part of the Social Media team, this role is expected to participate and lead team meetings, create documentation and articles that support the team and EVERSANA INTOUCH at-large and support client initiatives to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and on target. The Social Media team is a subject matter expert group that works closely with clients and internal teams to enhance the agency and clients’ core competencies in social media, content creation and distribution, and customer engagement. The team interacts with internal and external clients daily and is responsible for building strong partner relationships and contributing to the clients’ strategic issues, marketing initiatives and educational needs regarding new media. The Social Media team works with our internal teams, including business development, project management, account staff, business systems analysis, creative, user experience, analytics, search, CRM, and development. All roles on this team require experience with managing projects, research and time management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education plus professional experience) required
Approximately 10+ years of related industry experience or consultative and agency experience; pharmaceutical experience a plus
Applied experience in marketing and advertising, with expertise in digital strategy, media and technology
Applied experience in social media and technology
Strong multi-task, problem solving skills and ability to work in a team environment
Strong client relations and business development skills
Strategic skill and strong business acumen
Ability to delegate and provide direction to others on the team
Supervisory and development skills of other team members
Proven business development skills with increased revenue results
Proven vendor negotiation and relationship skills
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and writing skills
Proven detail and organizational skills
Proven ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively to successful completion
Some travel required for client meetings, new business pitches and for periodic agency collaborative meetings

Nice To Haves

pharmaceutical experience a plus

Responsibilities

Lead strategic development and tactical initiatives for a portfolio of business
Serve as lead social media counsel to account staff and external clients.
Identify, secure, and grow both organic and new business opportunities.
Work with other Directors and the Senior Director on team planning, growth, and internal education.
Drive internal education, knowledge sharing, and internal communications to promote social media adoption.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert and project owner for a portfolio of business, collaborating with clients to stay updated on social media trends and technology.
Support clients' marketing objectives within the pharmaceutical industry.
Participate in and lead team meetings, create documentation and articles to support the team and EVERSANA INTOUCH at-large.
Ensure client initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and on target.
Build strong partner relationships and contribute to clients' strategic issues, marketing initiatives, and educational needs regarding new media.
Work closely with internal teams, including business development, project management, account staff, business systems analysis, creative, user experience, analytics, search, CRM, and development.
Manage projects, conduct research, and handle time management effectively.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
All other duties as assigned