Senior Account Manager

Company: VML
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: July 11, 2025

Job Description:

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 a Senior Account Manager over one of our largest client partnerships in the Animal Health sector. The Senior Account Manager will provide daily coordination between all departments of VML and all partner agencies. You will effectively deliver full agency capabilities and solutions to local clients, establish local marketing priorities, assist in the development and execution of yearly plans, and implement steps to achieve deliverables for the agency and the client, both on time and on budget. Overall, the Senior Account Managers role is to provide support to our clients in order to meet business goals, as well as lead the team to overcome business challenges. This role will report to our stellar Kansas City campus in a hybrid capacity, with 4 days per week in office and remote flexibility one day per week. What Youll 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. See the Big Picture | Understanding the budget allocated to the client for their marketing and advertising efforts Develop | Maintain awareness and knowledge of client programs and initiatives in order to educate the local community of all brand activity. Bridge the Gap | Assist with data/measurement reports with analysis to help client identify trends and opportunities. Translate Ideas into Action | Responsible for the 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 Build Relationships | Primary client, agency and partner contact for local operations. Assume responsibility as the team lead. Who You Are: A Strong Communicator | Capability to create and deliver presentations (written and verbal), both internally to agency leadership, peers, and colleagues across departments, and externally to clients Detail Oriented | Oversee completion of all projects and assignments, ensuring strategic/brand integrity, while partnering with all necessary agency disciplines to ensure optimal distribution of resources, timeliness, accuracy, budget and government compliance Innovator | Conversant in all media types, including the ability to understand and integrate diverse media vehicles to deliver a brand message to the clients consumer base Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing- its a mentality that makes the team successful. What Youll Need: 3 to 5 years of experience in the advertising industry or related account management, with a preference for experience working with pharmaceutical brands Self-motivated/demonstrated pattern of initiative and independent thought Proactive in dealing with challenges head on in compliance with company policy Excellent people and management skills, team-oriented with a strong attitude to succeed Detail-oriented and well organized Understands and is conversant in all the steps necessary to complete each stage of a job through all agency departments in order to deliver all aspects of a project on time and successfully Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing What we offer: Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness. Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally. 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. $60,000-$140,000 USD We believe the best work happens when were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Thats why weve 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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