Senior Account Manager - KSA - Riyad

Who We Are:

At VML we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an everevolving 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 30000 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 endtoend solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Job Overview:

Manage the daytoday operation of the account while contributing meaningful perspectives to the marketing and communication strategies and direction.

Key Tasks and

Responsibilities:

• Manage internal agency relationships in order to get things done in the most time and cost efficient way for your client
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients business and industry
• Keep track of clients activities closely to make sure marketing objectives are met according to marketing plan
• Identify key market needs and challenges recommend and adapt new strategies to react to changing business trends
• Look for opportunities anticipate openings for initiatives and plan for the unexpected
• Build a good relationship with the client and become a trusted source in the company
• Lead the Account Team by fostering teamwork
• Develop the Account Teams career paths and daytoday training and oversee their work as necessary by focusing on developing their abilities
• Provide support for the Account Planners and understand interpret and apply market research insights
• Manage the cash flow budget control sheets and have a solid control over job charges and cost controls
• Report to the AD on a regular basis in order to keep them sufficiently updated and informed on the day to day operations and progress of work through the processes internally

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in marketing or advertising specialization
• Min 3 years experience as an Account Manager within an agency
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
• Project management Skills
• Time management Skills
• Presentation and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Flexibility and problem solving skills
• Resourceful in finding information
• Creative mind
• Understanding and appreciation of great advertising good creative judgment
• General awareness of society and interest in brands
• Strategic curiosity and knowledge in interactive/digital space
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Team player
• Eager willing to pitchin on anything
• Excellent listening negotiation and presentation abilities
• Experience delivering clientfocused solutions to customer needs
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time while maintaining sharp attention to details

At VML we are committed to fostering an allinclusive work environment that is both rewarding and careerforward. Our Inclusion Equity & Belonging initiatives alongside the VML Foundation reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organizationcreators doers innovators makers and thinkerswho drive not just marketing but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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