Account Manager (Sports Focused)

About the Position

Account Manager (Sports Focused)

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About the Company

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

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Responsibilities

• Build rapport and credibility with clients based on trust, sound counsel, responsiveness to client needs, and flawless execution.
• Collaborate with creative, project management, and production teams to develop solutions for clients.
• Serve as the 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 clients for review.
• Keep the 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.

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Requirements

• 1-3 years of advertising or related marketing experience, with agency experience preferred.
• Focus and interest in the sports and sports betting sector, with preferred client experience in a regulated category.
• Strong organizational skills with an innate ability to attend to detail across states and legislature.
• Knowledge and experience executing across 360 tactics and large-scale production.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability 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 manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Proactive approach and positive attitude.

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We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $45,000-$75,000 USD per year.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Teams in the office an average of four days a week.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Click WPP Benefits for more details.

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About the Company

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. 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. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics.

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