Account Manager

Overview

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization.

In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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• Support the day-to-day activities to creatively execute and produce client marketing programs on a large consumer account; serve as the client contact and ensure client approvals are secured, client objectives are achieved, and timelines and budgets are met.
• Communicate externally with the client(s) and internally with the project team to keep all apprised of project status, updates, and changes.
• Build rapport and credibility with the client based on trust, sound counsel, responsiveness to client needs, and flawless execution.
• Collaborate with creative, project management, and production to develop solutions for the client.
• Serve as creative and executional project lead; guide the day-to-day development of client marketing projects from start to finish; secure required client approvals (e.g., creative briefs, budgets, creative materials); ensure progressive steps in the process are approved with adequate time to meet schedules.
• Develop and update client and project documents including: creative briefs, estimates, project timelines, media plans, status reports, and other supporting materials.
• Review all documents and creative work prior to submission to the client for review.
• Keep the agency team informed of client requests and changes; anticipate potential problems; proactively develop solutions.
• Organize client presentations, meetings, and conference calls, and prepare relevant documents, including agendas, meeting materials, and conference reports.

• 1–3 years of advertising or related marketing experience, with agency experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience executing across 360 and integrated campaign tactics.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to build relationships and collaborate across teams, departments, vendors, and clients to successfully accomplish work.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and professionalism.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is $45,000 — $100,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; see WPP Benefits for more details.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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