Account Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Who We Are :

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Who we are looking for :

VML is seeking an Account Manager in a field marketing role supporting one of our largest clients in the government sector. The Account Manager will be part of a district team, working from a home office in Columbus, OH and reporting to the Atlanta office. The role includes daily client contact and integration with both VML teams as well as corresponding agency district team counterparts. The Account Manager provides daily coordination between all departments of VML and all partner agencies, effectively delivering full agency capabilities and solutions to local clients, establishing local marketing priorities, assisting in the development and execution of yearly district plans, and implementing steps to achieve deliverables for the agency and the client, both on time and on budget. Overall, the Account Manager's role is to provide support to the local client in order to meet business challenges and goals.

This position is a remote, work-from-home role for candidates local to Columbus, Ohio. We may also be open to candidates within the Cincinnati or Cleveland markets who would be willing to come into either of those offices in a 4 day / week hybrid schedule.

What you'll do :

• Collaborate | Participate in client activities, both on an as-required basis and in conjunction with agency-recommended or pro-active opportunities to increase brand knowledge, client culture immersion or business development. Act as the primary client, agency and partner contact for field & local level operations at the District level.
• See the Big Picture | Track and assess the budget allocated to the local District for all marketing and advertising efforts. Maintain awareness and knowledge of national level programs and initiatives in order to educate local District clients of all brand activity.
• Bridge the Gap | Provide data / measurement reports with analysis to help our client identify trends and opportunities. Conduct training sessions with both small and large groups of clients as requested.
• Translate Ideas into Action | Maintain accuracy and clarity of any written document, including creative and production briefs, conference reports, and marketing plans before submission to agency leadership and the client.
• Track Growth | Directly involved in the development of the annual recruitment marketing planning process at the District level and assessing local marketing challenges

Who you are :

What You'll Need :

Position requires approximately 50% travel

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.

45,000-$100,000 USD

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