Senior Account Manager

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Who We Are Looking For

VML is looking for a Senior Account Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who has built a strong foundation in account management and is ready to step into a broader level of ownership across day-to-day client business, internal coordination, and project delivery.

The Senior Account Manager will play an important role in connecting clients, internal teams, and project workstreams to support seamless execution and strong partnership. This person should be highly organized, proactive, and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple moving pieces while continuing to grow their confidence, judgment, and leadership in a fast-paced environment. This role will partner closely with account leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Support day-to-day account management across client business and key workstreams
• Serve as a central point of connection across internal cross-functional teams and partner groups
• Support the development and delivery of campaign work from planning through execution
• Maintain strong account fundamentals, including project organization, timelines, status reporting, meeting follow-ups, and next-step accountability
• Translate client needs and evolving priorities into clear internal direction
• Identify risks and pressure points early, helping drive solutions and keep projects moving forward
• Build trusted relationships with clients and internal teams through responsiveness, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach
• Contribute to presentations, planning conversations, and materials that support the business
• Help create consistency and alignment across workstreams so teams can deliver high-quality work efficiently

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once
• A strong collaborator who works well across disciplines and functions
• Clear and thoughtful in how you communicate with both clients and internal teams
• Adaptable, coachable, and eager to learn
• Ready to grow from a strong account management foundation into broader ownership and complexity

    What You’ll Need

• Relevant account management or client service experience within an agency or similarly dynamic environment
• Experience supporting integrated marketing or campaign work across multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage timelines, priorities, and communication across complex projects
• Confidence working across cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
• A solutions-oriented mindset and strong sense of accountability

What We Offer

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people who do extraordinary work
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to build an inclusive community grounded in collaboration, creativity, and respect
• Competitive benefits | We offer a broad range of benefits and wellness support designed to invest in your professional and personal wellbeing
• Growth-minded opportunities | We foster a culture of learning, feedback, and development through VML and WPP resources

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$60,000—$140,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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