Job Description

ACCOUNT MANAGER, BOOTS

FOR THE PHARM (PART OF VMLY&R, WPP)

We are The Pharm: an integrated, multi-specialty service and consulting model where we work with our client Walgreens Boots Alliance in partnership towards one shared mission: to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives.

The 150+ experts assembled at The Pharm have a unique opportunity to dedicate ourselves to one client in pursuit of their ambitious mission, while collaborating with experts from across several agencies (and areas of expertise) within our holding company, WPP.

Our shared values: Positive. Fearless. Celebratory.

We are here to help grow a brand. And while we\xe2\x80\x99re at it, grow a few more things too \xe2\x80\x94 like some extra brain cells from thinking so hard, and a feeling of camaraderie with our clients, who share a fearless approach to our mutual goals. We also hope to grow as people, and practitioners with understanding gained from the diversity of our ranks and our wholehearted commitment to our culture of belonging.

At The Pharm, all who step under our pitched roof instantly become part of a unique collective bent on gathering the best talent anywhere and lavishing them with intellectual freedom, so their ideas can collide in a million fun ways. Here, opinions are welcome, dissenting or otherwise. Identities celebrated and respected. Contributions cheered and rewarded. Free time guarded like a precious gem. Because here, we cultivate things\xe2\x80\x94like creativity, niceness, inclusiveness, career-life balance, and ultimately, work we want to brag about to our friends.

We are flexible on remote vs office working, but typically most Pharm team members come to the office 2 or 3 days a week.

ROLE

As an Account Manager on the team, you are an integral part of the day-to-day execution of the business, partnering with Programme Management and Account Management teams to deliver operational discipline & delivery excellence.

You are highly organised and are able to multi-task, providing support to the team as well as helping deliver on process, presentations, scope of work as well as be able to build relationships and work closely with the team to gain expertise in Client Services.

A busy, dynamic office environment where no two days are the same, you will be working in a fast-paced environment, you will be confident in juggling different projects and managing deadlines.

You proactively and confidently support on projects and ad-hoc client work and can show that you truly understand our product and how creativity and commerciality interact together for the benefit for the work and the business. You are able to adapt your skills to a variety of task and challenges.

You will be comfortable working closely and building relationships with clients.

Typically you will report into an Account Director or Business Director depending on the project.

WE\xe2\x80\x99D LOVE IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience delivering creative assets TTL \xe2\x80\x93 the broader the better!
• Experience working on a fast-moving Client account is beneficial \xe2\x80\x93 for example supermarkets or telecommunications. Boots does not operate at the same pace as these in terms of output, but as a retailer things do change in the business landscape which we need to adapt to
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for beauty, health and wellness is a bonus
• Willingness to take on new challenges
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Natural & effective collaborator
• Detail-oriented
• Interest in creative work and social media

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?

Aside from a generous annual leave allowance and pension allowances, you will have access to a whole host of other benefits and activities such as:

• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• BUPA
• Flexible hybrid-working schedule
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Well-being Programme
• Employee Assistance Support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care and Glasses Vouchers
• Season Ticket Loans
• WPP Discounts

You will also have a clear long-term career development plan and access to our learning and development activities and online learning platforms.

The Pharm is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VMLY&R