Job Description

Who We Are

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VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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About WPP

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WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

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Your role in a nutshell

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In this role you will be solely responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, driving additional revenue and new business projects.

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You will unite multi-disciplined teams, provide coaching and support to Account Executives on communication opportunities, and have a working knowledge of VML Commerce planning tools.





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Key Responsibilities

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For our business to work, you will be required to spend time on certain areas of the business. Your key responsibilities are as follows:

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- Support the Account Director in managing a portfolio of clients and identifying growth opportunities.
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- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key client stakeholders.
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- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing and communications projects.
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- Prepare clear project and creative briefs, ensuring successful project delivery from briefing to completion.
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- Manage project timelines, priorities, budgets, and
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- Coordinate and mentor Account Executives and support team members.
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- Ensure all work meets client objectives, quality standards, and agreed deadlines.
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- Provide strategic communication advice based on client needs, market trends, and consumer insights.
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- Apply knowledge of integrated communication channels to deliver effective campaigns.
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- Contribute to agency initiatives, commercial outcomes, and new business opportunities.
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Required Experience/Skills/Capabilities

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- Solid and proven experience at a similar level in advertising, marketing, or related business role.
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- Basic working knowledge of key multi-touch point communication programmes.
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- Advanced computer and IT skills including use of key Microsoft software programmes including Word,



PowerPoint, and Excel.
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- For Regional Roles: Advanced English language skills required for business purposes. Fluency is a clear advantage for international clients.
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VML AUNZ HIGHLIGHTS

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There are many things that make VML an awesome place to work, but we think there are a few worth mentioning:

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- Energise Leave - 5 paid afternoons off each year.
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- Birthday Leave - a paid day off to celebrate your Birthday each year.
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- Loyalty Leave - a paid day off each year to celebrate your work anniversary.
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- Employee Assistance Program access 24/7 support.
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- Mental Health Support.
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- LinkedIn Learning access for all employees.
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- Foundation Day - the anniversary of our establishment where every employee works together to give back to the community.
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- PerkSPACE - a dedicated platform for employee benefits that help you save, grow and generously make life easier.
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- Parental Leave Policies.
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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've 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.

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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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VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information,please visit www.vml.com, andfollowalong on Instagram,LinkedIn, and X.

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📌 Account Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Twentysix
📍 New South Wales