Address This is a role at VML Agency which is part of the WPP network.
No experience required
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Office location will be determined dependant on the right applicant, as we have offices based in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane
We are looking for an experienced consultant to join our team on a full-time basis within one of our agencies.
Your responsibilities:
• Leads and oversees the Client Engagement Team working on the brand portfolio.
• Leads and oversees all work for the client with the support of the agency team.
• Mobilises agency resources to solve client challenges and respond to specific briefs.
• Builds first class enduring senior client challenges and respond to specific briefs.
• Builds first class enduring senior level client relationships and builds strong partnerships with all stakeholders at all levels.
• Develops very strong internal working relationships and builds strong partnerships with all stakeholders at all levels.
• Develops very strong internal working relationships across the agency including Strategy, Creative & Production.
• Sets the vision for the client partnership and executes the plan to ensure VML is valued as the ‘Most Important Partner’.
• Sets and achieves revenue goals in line with agency benchmarks.
• Champions VML connected brands philosophy to identify opportunities to drive growth.
• Invests time in developing a first rate understanding of marketing effectiveness.
• Connects and leads the partnership with all teams who work on the client’s business including media, research, and PR.
• Makes a key contribution to the VML culture.
• Plays a leadership role across the wider agency in conjunction with Executive Leadership.
You’ll need relevant qualifications plus a proven track record of managing client relationships at the most senior level. The ideal candidate has a strong strategic point of view and has a passion for outstanding creative work. A great team leader and mentor, you have a meticulous eye for detail and an ability to always be ahead of the game.
We’re looking for someone who relates well to a variety of people, builds productive relationships, inspires, encourages, and facilitates co-operation. Plus you’ll manage team resources to maximise productivity and contribution.
Who we are looking for?
• Have between 2 – 8 years’ experience that includes project management, leading people, and handling clients.
• Have experience in taking briefs, writing proposals, and writing story led research reports.
• Have experience of working across markets and disciplines.
• Have good commercial skills, always curious to learn and find new things out about the market, clients, and the way insights can be delivered and actioned.
• Bright, eager, optimistic, clear attention to detail, solutions-focused, problem solver.
You’ll need to be someone who:
• Demonstrates strong leadership and client engagement skills for both large, strategic and smaller, tactical research programs.
• Helps to nurture and grow client relationships, ensuring a deep understanding of the client’s business.
• Manages and coaches junior team members.
• Has the ability to get under the skin of clients’ business issues, diagnose business questions, co-create briefs with clients.
• Is willing to go beyond the data to deliver strong insight-led narratives, through workshops and presentations.
• Can Support proposals and pitches, and work with key leads across our expert areas to ensure the best thinking is leveraged to respond to clients’ business questions.
Summary of role requirements:
• Flexible hours available
• No experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
Please apply using the link below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
