SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER, NO7 BEAUTY COMPANY
FOR THE PHARM (PART OF VML, WPP)
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We are The Pharm: an integrated, multi-specialty service and consulting model where we work with our client Walgreens Boots Alliance in partnership towards one shared mission: to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives.
The 150+ experts assembled at The Pharm have a unique opportunity to dedicate ourselves to one client in pursuit of their ambitious mission, while collaborating with experts from across several agencies (VML, Ogilvy & Essence MediaCom) within our holding company, WPP.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a superstar through-the-line Senior Account Manager on Global No7 Beauty Company Brands to join our growing team and contribute to transforming our advertising.
- You will help lead small to medium-sized projects and act as day-to-day support on larger projects, armed with your experience and proven ability to think and do.
- You will ensure operational excellence on the accounts and projects you manage.
- You will serve as day-to-day client contact and be viewed as an integral part of the business, who is able to offer valuable input on strategy, delivery and creative.
- You will lead teams in execution of project deliverables to the highest quality.
- You will have a solid understanding of strategy and always ensure that you and the team are working towards strategic objectives.
- You will help lead key client meetings including status meetings, briefings, cross-agency partner meetings, and agency presentations.
- You will manage financial responsibilities including reviewing SOWs, estimates and billing for your projects.
- You will seek understanding of client business objectives relative to your projects.
- You will maintain and grow your knowledge of the business competition.
- You will identify new and inventive ways to contribute to and grow client business.
Requirements
- Experience as an Account Manager delivering large scale TTL campaigns. ATL experience is a must.
- Has a can-do attitude, comfortable with the pace of a fast moving account, a safe pair of hands under pressure, embraces change and being a proponent of it.
- Strong team player with a collaborative nature.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with client.
- Buttoned down, with strong attention to detail.
Competencies
- Works effectively with a variety of internal disciplines and teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Thinks and operates with strategic orientation and task/project management.
- Leads cross-functional teams and navigates cross-agency collaboration.
- Manages up and knows when to escalate internal and/or client concerns.
- Helps mentor and support career development of junior team members.
- Actively contributes to team and department culture.
What's In It For You?
- Life Assurance
- Permanent Health Insurance
- BUPA
- Flexible hybrid-working schedule
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Well-being Programme
- Employee Assistance Support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Care and Glasses Voucher
- Season Ticket Loans
- WPP Discounts