Full-Time

Senior Account Manager

Posted on 9/16/2025

Wunderman Thompson

Wunderman Thompson

5,001-10,000 employees

Integrated creative, data-driven marketing agency

Compensation Overview

$60k - $140k/yr

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Teams are in the office an average of four days a week.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • English and French language knowledge
  • 6 years of related experience
  • Exceptional listening skills – to truly understand partner needs and co-develop effective, targeted comarketing strategies
  • Relationship management skills collaboration and conflict resolution skills
  • Self-driven and autonomous – able to operate independently while maintaining high standards and accountability
  • Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
  • Confident and charismatic communicator
  • Proven senior marketing expertise
  • In-depth understanding of digital marketing environment – including brand positioning, products, campaigns, sales funnel, priorities, and audience segmentation
Responsibilities
  • Work with stakeholders to support and coordinate the rhythm of business activities, such as periodic business reviews, executive communications and business planning, and improve processes to run the business efficiently
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to members to provide strategic insights to take business decisions
  • Engage and serve as a primary point of contact with your market. Build relationships and understand their unique business needs and challenges. Collaborate closely to align marketing strategies with overall business objectives and provide ongoing support
  • Help your market develop effective marketing strategies aligned with their business goals and target audience. Provide guidance on positioning, messaging, and identifying unique value propositions to differentiate
  • Activate Marketing execution plans, guiding and facilitating demand creation plans aligned to incentives adoption and usage
  • Leverage customer propensity, campaign in a box assets and aligned investments/incentive to drive demand gen
  • Collaborate to plan and execute marketing campaigns across various digital channels. Oversee the end-to-end campaign process, including planning, execution, and measurement. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution
  • Work with the local regional team to ensure measurement of marketing investment and impact

Wunderman Thompson blends creative advertising, data-driven consultancy, and technology to drive growth for brands. It delivers creative campaigns and brand strategies, uses data and insights to help businesses transform, and offers technology solutions such as WaterLight, a product that converts salt water into electrical power. The company earns revenue through project-based fees, retainers, and performance-based incentives. It differentiates itself with an integrated approach that combines creativity, data, and technology, backed by global clients and award-winning work. Its goal is to help ambitious brands grow by delivering measurable, impactful results.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1958

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • VML merger October 2023 expands resources for client growth.
  • Integrated Brand, Customer Experience, Commerce with Human First philosophy.
  • Serves global clients like Unilever, Bose with omnichannel experiences.

What critics are saying

  • Ceased operations January 2024; standalone brand eliminated.
  • Hulbert's transition to VML causes talent exodus now.
  • VML structure erodes commerce, CRM expertise; clients shift in 6-12 months.

What makes Wunderman Thompson unique

  • Blends creative agency, consultancy, and technology for data-driven growth.
  • World-leading MAP center excels in Marketing Automation, Personalization, Loyalty, CRM.
  • Wins Cannes Lions Innovation Grand Prix 2021 for Degree Inclusive deodorant.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Company News

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Campaign
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Campaign Asia-Pacific
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Valtech boosts growth and consulting practices with senior hires

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