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.

Job Summary :

The Senior Account Manager is a critical leader within our Client Services team, responsible for cultivating and expanding relationships with a portfolio of key advertising clients. This role acts as the central conduit between the client's marketing objectives and our agency's creative and strategic output. The Senior Account Manager is a strategic partner to clients, understanding their brand, business challenges, and competitive landscape, while also being an internal champion for the client's vision. They are adept at guiding complex advertising campaigns from brief to execution, ensuring strategic alignment, creative excellence, and measurable results, ultimately driving client satisfaction, retention, and agency growth.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Strategic Client Partnership & Brand Stewardship :

• Serve as the primary strategic point of contact for assigned client accounts, building deep, trusted relationships with marketing directors, brand managers, and C-suite stakeholders.
• Develop a profound understanding of the client's brand, business objectives, target audience, market position, and competitive environment.
• Proactively identify client challenges and opportunities, translating them into actionable agency briefs and strategic recommendations.
• Champion the client's brand and business goals internally, ensuring all agency work aligns with their strategic vision and brand guidelines.
• Lead regular client meetings, including strategic reviews, campaign kick-offs, and performance debriefs, providing insightful analysis and actionable next steps.

2. Campaign Management & Agency Operations :

3. Communication, Collaboration & Leadership :

Qualifications :

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