VML - Account Manager - Mainline Advertising

Description:

About Us: VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R two of the world's most powerful and accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths.

We have an industry-unique opportunity to provide our client partners with a fully integrated offering across brand experience, customer experience and commerce practices powered by deep data and technology experience.

For more information, visit www.vml.com

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring seamless communication and strong relationship management.

- Understand client objectives thoroughly and translate them into actionable briefs for creative (content, design, and planning) teams.

- Work closely with internal teams to drive the end-to-end development of mainline campaigns.

- Present creative ideas, campaign routes, and strategic proposals to clients with clarity and confidence.

- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery.

- Identify opportunities to grow accounts by proactively pitching new ideas, campaign extensions, and integrated solutions.

- Monitor market trends, competitor campaigns, and industry developments to bring fresh thinking into client strategies.

- Ensure high-quality output across all touchpoints while maintaining brand consistency and adherence to guidelines.

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of mainline advertising - print, outdoor, OOH, and traditional media.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders.

- Ability to interpret briefs, craft strategic responses, and guide creative teams effectively.

- Proven experience leading client relationships in an advertising agency environment.

- Strong project management, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Qualifications:

- Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communication, or a related field.

- 6-8 years of experience in account management within a creative or advertising agency (mainline experience is essential).