Senior Account Manager (Commerce Emerging Channels)

Who we are looking for:

The Senior Account Manager interacts with clients and internal partners as both an effective project steward and partner to clarify and develop project objectives, identify challenges, and guide strategy and metrics development. As such, the Senior Account Manager should demonstrate an understanding of the client’s business (objectives, risks, and strategies) and its marketing goals, applying them to guidance for projects and to identify incremental growth opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for both leading small to medium-sized projects and acting as day-to-day support on larger projects.

What you'll do:

• Work effectively with a variety of internal disciplines and teams
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
• Think and operate with strategic orientation and task/project management
• Lead cross-functional teams and navigate cross-agency collaboration
• Help mentor and support career development of team members
• Ensure operational excellence on the accounts and projects managed
• Financial management responsibilities include reviewing project estimates, SOWs, projections, and billing for brands managed, review monthly billing spreadsheets with clients
• Lead execution of projects and inform supervisor/director on status
• Serve as day-to-day client contact, with supervision from manager, as needed
• Lead team in execution of project deliverables
• Maintain and grow knowledge of client’s business, competition, and industry
• Lead team understanding of client’s business goals/objectives relative to projects
• Identify new and inventive ways to contribute to and grow client business, including thought leadership around areas of interest and new opportunities; MIP plan for brand/s managed
• Participate in key client meetings including status meetings, briefings, MRL reviews, cross-agency partner meetings, agency day, and VML presentations

What you'll bring:

• 3-5 years of advertising or marketing experience, preferably experience in an agency setting with shopper marketing / Commerce for Walmart
• Comprehensive knowledge of client’s business, objectives, category and products, and a clear understanding of the key strategic issues impacting the client’s business
• Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly, succinctly and in a timely manner both verbally and in writing; follow up on outstanding issues; ask relevant questions
• Able to build relationships and collaborate across teams, departments, vendors, and clients to successfully accomplish work
• Strong attention to detail and organization, demonstrated through actions such as:
• Effectively proofing own and others work to ensure accuracy
• Actively and effectively managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables of multiple projects simultaneously
• Analyze results, interpret data, draw sound conclusions, and develop insightful and actionable recommendations
• Proactive approach, demonstrated through actions such as anticipating potential problems and obstacles to project success, communicating concerns and developing solutions

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.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.