Account Manager

6 months ago


Melbourne, Australia WPP Full time

**WPP** is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.**

**Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.**

**We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.**

**WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.**

**VML**

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. VML has forged a path as a growth partner for our client that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

**YOUR ROLE IN A NUTSHELL**

Account Managers champion the implementation of all projects across the agency. They are the linchpin of the team ensuring all projects are delivered in a timely manner in alignment with the client's brand and business objectives working to connect all areas of expertise across VML. Account Managers handle the day-to-day operations of agency projects, including research, scope development and project execution. In this role, you will implement work from end to end whilst fostering strong relationships with clients, the client engagement team and more broadly within the agency.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- You will be one of the key account managers and client partners for the Defence Force Recruiting client.
- Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of project deliverables and ensures these deliverables are ready for client presentation/approval
- Works in conjunction with agency resourcing to ensure projects are scheduled and delivered in a timely manner
- Ensures conference reports and/or meeting notes are completed and distributed to clients and all relevant stakeholders
- Initiates/drafts scope documents and works with team to secure client approval
- Helps manage briefs and debriefs in conjunction with the Account Director or Group Account Director
- Initiates projects within the agency, following agency processes and systems
- Collaborates with other agency partners to ensure goals and deadlines are met
- Builds financial management skills, including preparation of billing and monthly projections in conjunction with the Account Director or Group Account Director
- Actively participates in key client meetings and VML presentations
- Proactively seeks and sustains knowledge of client's business, industry and competition

**COMPETENCIES**
- Flawless project management capability
- Ability to understand the client business issues and translate this into clear briefs for the team.
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and follow up to ensure projects stay on track.
- Strong relationship management skills and ability to manage client expectations
- Strong problem solving ability
- Works effectively with a variety of internal teams and business stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously
- Identifies growth and incremental opportunities in conjunction with the Account Director/Group Account Director
- Actively contributes to team and department culture

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Two to five years' experience in an advertising, digital or inhouse agency
- Demonstrates a passion for marketing and advertising
- Demonstrates a proactive approach and consistently takes initiative.
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills. Keynote skills desirable.
- Interest in growing technology and digital knowledge
- Ability to deliver campaigns across multiple channels including traditional media channels and digital.

**VML AUNZ Highlights**:
There are many things that make VML AUNZ an awesome place to work, but we think these are worth a special mention:

- Birthday Leave - a paid day off to celebrate your Birthday each year;
- Summer Days - 5 paid afternoons off each year during daylight savings time;
- Loyalty Leave - a paid day off each year to celebrate your work anniversary;
- Employee Assistance Program access and 24/7 support;
- LinkedIn Learning access for all employees.
- VML is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, p


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