Account Manager

Who We Are 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.

About WPP

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.

COMPANY: ** GTB**

A global, industry-leading communications agency, GTB transforms businesses through the world’s most purposeful, creative solutions fueled by precise marketing. Founded in 2007 and part of WPP, GTB leverages its deep understanding of the consumer and its clients to deliver true integration within the speed, diversity and potential of modern communications to “make what matters” for people and for business. GTB has 52 global offices and operates across 6 continents.

JOB TITLE: ** Account Manager, Greater Texas FDAF (Dallas Office)**

**Who we are: **

GTB is responsible for managing the advertising across all media platforms, creative, strategy, analytics, & strategic partnerships for the Greater Texas Ford Dealers Advertising Fund. The Greater Texas Ford Dealers Association represents the 68 Ford dealerships across the northern half of Texas, excluding DFW area, who contribute to a central advertising fund managed by an elected Board of Directors.

The Account Manager (AM) is a key member of the Account Services team and is a client facing role to the Greater Texas Ford Dealers Board.

The Account Manager will report directly to the Account Directors for the North and Greater Texas FDAFs. The job requires a mix of external client management and internal project management as the Account Manager will be involved in almost every aspect of client business.

Internally, the AM will be an integral cog and responsible for serving as the “day to day” lead between GTB departments, vendors, partners, and progressively with clients. They will also organize and be a part of monthly Board Meetings. High level organizational skills are an absolute must and the right candidate will have a positive “go-getting” attitude.

Externally, the AM will be a client facing contact to the Greater Texas Ford Dealers Advertising Board. The AM will attend and be a part of the presentation team at monthly Board Meetings, accompany the AD on potential dealer visits, work closely with AD and major advertising partners in the market (Sports Teams, Media Partners, etc.) and be one of the key “faces” of the agency.

For the right candidate this role can be a career springboard to a host of opportunity within the advertising world.

What you'll do:

The nature of the AM’s position requires ongoing and frequent interactions with agency teams, clients and external vendors/partners

Internal to Agency – the AM has daily contact with and provides clear project direction on deliverables and timelines to all team members in Account Services, Media Services, Strategy/Analytics, Creative Services, Operations, and Production departments

External to Agency – the AM has contact with partners regarding contracted assets for client sponsorships and promotions, as well as provides regular updates for dealer clients.

Monthly Board Meetings with occasional travel to attend client meetings

Includes meeting preparation, client hospitality and presentations

Develops relationships with clients managing their expectations and needs

Proactively identify opportunities based on key insights to enhance advertising plans, activations assets, marketing plans, and processes to deliver results.

OTHER ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT DUTIES:

Manage internal processes including the creative production process, trafficking of advertisements, management of traditional and digital media plans, assisting with budgeting, and keeping all aspects of the account organized.

Manage budgets, tracking, and administration of program costs and internal processing

Manage creative production & traffic process and ensure quality control

Recommend measures to improve work process methods, performance, and quality of product

Review and update status trackers and internal reports.

Facilitate special requests as needed (internal agency and client information requests)

Maintain and support all company standards as specified within the Quality Management System.

Supports/facilitates the mandatory adherence to ISO9001 requirements, processes and procedures.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Who you are:

Be knowledgeable and proficient with PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams and able to learn additional internal applications. Experience with media software a plus.

Experience with Digital & Social Media campaigns from planning, implementation & measurement of performance.

General understanding of AI and how it can assist in daily duties and programs mentioned above.

Must be creative, analytical, highly organized with strong project management skills.

Possess a keen eye for detail with tremendous organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment with strong communication and teamwork skills

Exceptional listening and communications skills

Deliver clear, concise, and accurate messages both verbally and written.

Ability to work both remotely and in the Dallas office (Addison, TX). Also, must be able to travel when needed*. *

What you'll need:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

1-2 years minimum of relevant marketing, media, or agency experience preferably as an AE, AAE or Jr. AE. Automotive, Retail, Media, or Direct Response advertising a plus.

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, click WPP Benefits for more details.

_$45,000—$90,000 USDWe 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.

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.

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

When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.

#J-18808-Ljbffr