Job Description

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

Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead the client engagement and orchestration of traditional advertising and social campaigns across a large client in the hospitality space. This person will support the client account and deliver on-time and in-budget campaigns in partnership with our project management teams. Our Senior Account Manages are responsible for executing within agency process and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with internal teams.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate | Partner closely with creative and/or studio teams to facilitate project milestones and lead client initiatives.
• Execute | Primary point of contact for clients and accountable for successful implementation of campaigns – on time, on brief and to budget
• Build Relationships | Build healthy relationships with internal departments and clients
• Stay Educated | Stay apprised on industry trends and best practices
• Budget | Reviews quarterly scopes to ensure accuracy of volumes and vehicles
• Evaluate | Ensures high standard of quality across all project output by teams and effectively manages client feedback

Who you are:

• Multi-faceted | Ability to operate in dual role as account/project management
• Detail Oriented l Able to stay on top of deadlines and many moving pieces of projects in an organized way.
• Growth-minded | Continually look for opportunities to grow the account and improve efficiencies
• Excellent Communicator | Being able to communicate clearly and effectively when managing any project or team is essential.

What you’ll need:

• 3-5+ years of prior client-facing experience in a marketing environment, with agency experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing integrated campaigns including television, print, digital and social efforts.
• Travel or hospitality industry experience related to advertising efforts is a plus.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Flawless execution in management of client projects.
• Excellent time management, able to prioritize competing deadlines.

What we offer:

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

_ $45,000—$75,000 USD

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.

VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit   www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram,  LinkedIn, and  X

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