Associate Account Manager

Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking an Associate Account Manager support the larger field account management team’s initiatives for our largest client in the government sector. The Associate Account Manager performs a crucial support role on the team and should be flexible, proactive, responsive and organized. You will establish excellent working relationships and learn about our industry by asking questions, seeking new experiences, and subsequently building your knowledge base.

What you’ll do:

• Learn and develop | In supporting a national team of field representatives, you will develop clear, accurate, and timely reports assessing current COVID trends in local markets, mitigation strategies, and vendor requirements to safely and successfully activate live events.
• Own communications | Proactively reach out to Account Supervisors and Account Executives to pull performance data, create and assemble reports, and manage necessary follow-ups with other agency departments, WPP partner agencies, and vendors.
• Prioritize | Drive the account’s logistical planning, preparation, and execution of client meetings in the agency. Work closely with the broader Facilities, IT, A/V and administrative team to ensure a seamless client experience.

Who you are:

• Eager | Whether you’re just starting out in your career, or a year or two into agency life, this role is best suited to someone who is ready and willing to learn. Enthusiasm and strong listening skills are appreciated. 
• Collaborative | Anticipates and supports the activities of other members of the team. Manages the expectation of colleagues when completing tasks, keeps them up to date on progress, and advises if there is a delay while also facilitating a solution for the situation.
• Detail-oriented | Has an eye for the details; checks and double checks any work, especially final deliverables for perfect accuracy. Rigorously applies Client corporate identity and brand guidelines to all materials. Ensures all creative work is reviewed by the legal team prior to being presented.
• Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing- it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.

What you’ll need:

• 1-2 years of advertising agency experience, or relevant internships  
• Excellent communication skills including both verbal and written
• A go-getter attitude – no task is too small
• Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Time management skills