Account Manager

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Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, 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.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Account Manager wanted to be the central point of contact for our key client in their New Categories division.

You'll be instrumental in ensuring seamless collaboration between the client and our internal creative, strategy, and production teams, delivering impactful solutions that resonate in diverse global markets. If you thrive on building strong partnerships, solving intricate challenges, and contributing to the success of groundbreaking products, this is your stage.

What You'll Drive:

• Client Partnership & Growth: Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with key client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for account growth and new initiatives within the New Categories portfolio.
• Strategic Planning & Translation: Understand the client's business objectives and challenges, translating them into clear, actionable briefs for our internal teams (creative, strategy, production, etc.).
• Project Management & Execution: Oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns and projects, ensuring they meet client objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Financial Management: Manage project budgets, forecasts, and billing processes accurately, ensuring profitability and transparency.
• Performance & Reporting: Monitor campaign performance, provide insightful reports, and present results and recommendations to the client, demonstrating value and strategic impact.

What You Bring:

• Proven Account Management: 4+ years of progressive experience as an Account Manager within an agency or in-house marketing team, successfully managing complex client relationships.
• Industry Acumen: Demonstrated experience working with highly regulated industries (e.g., pharma, finance, alcohol, tobacco, gaming) or clients focused on new product/innovation categories is a significant advantage.
• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities, adept at managing expectations and fostering trust.
• Organizational Excellence: Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Compliance-Oriented: A proactive, diligent, and solution-oriented approach to navigating regulatory requirements and approvals.
• Problem-Solver: A natural problem-solver who thrives on finding creative solutions to intricate client and project challenges.

What We Offer:

• Health & Well-being: Private health insurance and access to dedicated wellness sessions at the office to support your physical and mental health.
• Continuous Growth: Access to training programs and development opportunities, including those offered within the extensive WPP group network.
• Global Impact: The chance to work with leading international clients, influencing diverse markets and shaping global brands in rapidly evolving new categories.
• Vibrant Culture: Engage in regular internal events, team-building activities, and enjoy our pet-friendly office environment.

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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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