Senior Account Manager

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

Who We Are Looking For:

VML is seeking a Senior Account Manager over one of our largest global client partnerships in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector. The Senior Account Manager will provide daily coordination between all departments of VML and all WPP partner agencies. You will effectively deliver full agency capabilities and solutions to local clients, establish local marketing priorities, assist in the development and execution of yearly plans, and implement steps to achieve deliverables for the agency and the client, both on time and on budget. Overall, the Senior Account Manager’s role is to provide support to our clients in order to meet business goals, as well as lead the team to overcome business challenges.  

This role will report to our stellar New York City campus in a hybrid capacity, with 4 days per week in office and remote flexibility one day per week.

What You’ll Do: 

• Collaborate | Participate in client activities, both on an as-required basis and in conjunction with agency-recommended or pro-active opportunities to increase brand knowledge, client culture immersion or business development.
• See the Big Picture | Responsible for maintaining, tracking, and assessing the budget allocated to the client for their marketing and advertising efforts
• Develop | Maintain awareness and knowledge of client programs and initiatives in order to educate the local community of all brand activity.
• Bridge the Gap | Provide data/measurement reports with analysis to help client identify trends and opportunities.
• Educate | Conduct training sessions with both small and large groups of clients as requested, and collaborate with account executive team to deliver best results.
• Translate Ideas into Action | Responsible for the accuracy and clarity of any written document, including creative and production briefs, conference reports and marketing plans, before submission to agency leadership and the client
• Build Relationships | Primary client, agency and partner contact for local operations. Assume responsibility as the team lead.

Who You Are:

• A Strong Communicator | Capability to create and deliver presentations (written and verbal), both internally to agency leadership, peers, and colleagues across departments, and externally to clients
• Detail Oriented | Oversee completion of all projects and assignments, ensuring strategic/brand integrity, while partnering with all necessary agency disciplines to ensure optimal distribution of resources, timeliness, accuracy, budget and government compliance
• Innovator | Conversant in all media types, including the ability to understand and integrate diverse media vehicles to deliver a brand message to the client’s consumer base
• Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing- it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.

What You'll Need:

• 3 to 5 years in in the advertising industry or related account management experience
• CPG brand planning or brand execution experience is a plus
• Self-motivated/demonstrated pattern of initiative and independent thought
• Proactive in dealing with challenges head on in compliance with company policy
• Excellent people and management skills, team-oriented with a strong attitude to succeed
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Understands and is conversant in all the steps necessary to complete each stage of a job through all agency departments in order to deliver all aspects of a project on time and successfully
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Writing samples may be requested after initial interview 

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Indivi