Account Manager

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce. They are seeking an Account Manager to support the day-to-day activities of client marketing programs, ensuring client objectives are achieved and timelines are met.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and credibility with client based on trust, sound counsel, responsiveness to client needs and flawless execution
• Collaborate with creative, project management, production to develop solutions for 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, etc.); ensure progressive steps in the process are approved with adequate time to meet schedules
• Develop and update both 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 submitting to client for review
• Keep 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

Skills

• 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 managing multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously

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