Senior Account Manager (Carlsberg)

VML; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join their dynamic Shopper Commerce team. This role is pivotal in managing key client relationships, particularly with renowned beverage brands. You will lead innovative campaigns and initiatives, driving growth and success within a collaborative environment. The company fosters creativity and connection, offering a hybrid work model that promotes teamwork and flexibility. If you are passionate about marketing and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Permanent Health Insurance

BUPA

Enhanced family friendly policies

Well-being Programme

Employee Assistance Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care and Glasses Voucher

Season Ticket Loans

WPP Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing key client relationships in marketing.
• Strong background in advertising agency work and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key client relationships for major beverage brands.
• Lead 360 campaigns and shopper-focused initiatives.

Skills

ATL and BTL marketing

Client relationship management

Excellent communication

Project leadership

Strategic and creative development

FMCG knowledge

Job description

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving 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 30,000 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 end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experiencedSenior Account Manager to join our dynamic Shopper Commerce team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing and growing key client relationships, specifically focusing on the Carlsberg (Tuborg) and Seth & Riley's Garageaccounts. You will be instrumental in launching a new hard lemonade brand powered by one of the biggest beer brands in the world (Carlsberg), leading 360 campaigns, and driving shopper-focused initiatives.

Reporting to the Business Director (BD), working as part of a small team, this role offers a real chance to challenge yourself, grow within an exciting account, and contribute significantly to the success of our commerce team.

Role Requirements:

• Experience across ATL and BTL channels including TV, OOH, Social, Shopper marketing activations and experiential.
• Experience working on shoots.
• Background working within an advertising agency.
• Excellent communicator.
• Leading projects and client relationships.
• Pro-active and passionate.
• Resourceful.
• Outgoing and inquisitive.
• Passion for strategic and creative development.
• Managing expectations internally and externally.
• Familiarity with the FMCG category, particularly beverage brands, is a plus.

About the Brands:

• Carlsberg: Probably the best beer in the world
  https://www.carlsberg.com/en/
• Tuborg: A well-established beer brand with a global presence. (https://www.tuborg.com/)
• Seth & Riley's Garage: An exciting product powered by Carlsberg, offering a unique and refreshing alternative in the beverage market. (https://www.carlsberggroup.com/products/srs-garage/srs-garage-grannys-anti-compote/)

What's in it for you?

• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• BUPA
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Well-being Programme
• Employee Assistance Support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care and Glasses Voucher
• Season Ticket Loans
• WPP Discounts

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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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