Senior Account Manager

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>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 &amp; 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.</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><p class="p1">We’re looking for a <strong>superstar through-the-line Senior Account Manager</strong> to join our <strong>Brand </strong><strong>Experience (BX)</strong> team, working on Boots. Typically, you will report into an Account Director or</p> <p class="p1">Business Director depending on the project.</p> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> You will help <strong>lead small to medium-sized projects and act as day-to-day support on </strong><strong>larger projects</strong>, armed with your experience and proven ability to think and do.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> You will ensure <strong>operational excellence</strong> on the projects you manage.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> You will serve as <strong>day-to-day client contact</strong> and be viewed as an integral part of the&nbsp;account team, who is able to offer valuable input on strategy, creative, production and</p> <p class="p1">delivery.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> You will ensure the<strong> highest standard of execution</strong> across all project deliverables.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> You will have a <strong>solid understanding of strategy</strong> and always ensure that you and the team&nbsp;are working towards strategic objectives.<span class="s1">•</span> You will help <strong>lead key client meetings</strong> including status meetings, briefings, cross-agency&nbsp;partner meetings, and agency presentations.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> You will <strong>manage financial responsibilities</strong> including reviewing SOWs, estimates and billing&nbsp;for your projects.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> You will seek <strong>understanding of client business objectives</strong> relative to your projects.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> You will maintain and grow your knowledge of the <strong>business competition</strong>.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Key Attributes</strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Experience as an Account Manager delivering large scale TTL campaigns. ATL&nbsp;experience is a must.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Has a can-do attitude, comfortable with the pace of a fast-moving account, a safe pair&nbsp;of hands under pressure, embraces change and being a proponent of it.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Strong team player with a collaborative nature.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Ability to build trusting relationships with client and agency partners.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Buttoned down, with strong attention to detail.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Strong presentation skills.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Thinks and operates with strategic mindset when prioritising tasks.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Manages up and knows when to escalate concerns internally or with client.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Helps mentor and support career development of junior team members.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">•</span> Actively contributes to team and department culture.</p> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1">#LI-HYRBID #LI-EMEA</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span></span></p> <p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit  <a href="https://www.vml.com/" target="_blank">www.vml.com</a>, and follow along on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vml_global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vml/">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/vml_global?lang=en">X</a>.</span></span></p> <p>When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vml.com/recruitment-privacy-policy">Recruitment Privacy Policy</a>. California residents should read our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vml.com/california-recruitment-privacy-notice">California Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.</p></div>

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