Job Description

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About VML

VML 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, Nestle, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave(TM) 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, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.



VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.



VML Health is a leading global healthcare agency that partners with clients to build connected experiences across the healthcare ecosystem. A deep understanding of individual needs and behaviour, and how they are connected, allows us to create seamless experiences. And when these experiences are personalized, unique and relevant at every touchpoint, their power is all the more profound.





We power connections beyond science into human behaviour. We believe that science can change the world and that changing the world starts with a single person behaving differently. Overcoming beliefs and barriers to make life better for patients and healthcare communities is second nature to us.

Position Summary:

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for the organisation of your account teams; actively participating by devising and implementing projects and timelines and taking responsibility for driving specific activities.

Responsibilities:

You will be supporting the Senior Account Manager and Account Director by managing your designated accounts, taking ownership to ensure projects are implemented efficiently and on time Collaborating with cross-functional agency teams, to ensure that all individual projects are proactively, creatively, and efficiently managed through the agency following a client brief and are ultimately delivered to an exceptional standard within the agreed timeframe Managing the day-to-day running of account(s) Providing clear and accurate briefings to everyone involved with project implementation Ensuring regular client update or programme /project progress, and manage any changes to planned activities that may occur Responsible for regular client contact, and prompt and accurate contact/action reports within 24 hours of meeting/discussion Responsible for estimating, billing, and awareness of budgetary status Participating in developing new business pitches Supervising junior members of the team on a day-to-day basis

Skills and Experience

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Experience as a Senior Account Executive within a healthcare advertising agency environment will be a big advantage Experience in healthcare and digital-first approach will be a big advantage Have an interest in healthcare and enjoy being part of a collaborative team Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Be an active listener and proactively seek out information and problem solve Be naturally collaborative, work well within a team but also be able to work independently Adhere to deadlines and flag any potential issues in advance Be curious about our business, the world at large and what is going on around you Display a keen interest in health and pharmaceutical global communications and a good understanding of the environment in which we work Be self-motivated and well organised Be able to work on multiple projects and demonstrate good time management skills Communicate confidently

We rely on you to

Be a self-motivated, problem solver, who works towards solutions where everybody wins Supportive and collaborative - an active listener Curious and an out of the box thinker Details orientated, able to write clear briefs


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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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