Account Manager (Sports Focused)

Who We Are VML 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 award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, please visit and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML. Account Manager VML is seeking an Account Manager to support the day-to-day activities over a large account in the sports betting space, with a focus on sports partnerships and production. You will be one of the client contacts, ensuring client approvals are secured, objectives are achieved, and local legislature is adhered to in a semi-regulated category. You will communicate externally with the client(s) and internally with the account team to keep all apprised of project status, updates and changes. What you'll do: Build rapport and credibility with client based on trust, sound counsel, responsiveness to client needs and flawless execution. Collaborate with creative, project management, production to develop solutions for client. Serve as creative and executional project lead; guide the day-to-day development of client marketing projects from start to finish; secure required client approvals (e.g. creative briefs, budgets, creative materials, etc.); ensure progressive steps in the process are approved with adequate time to meet schedules. Develop and update both client and project documents including: creative briefs, estimates, project timelines, media plans, status reports, and other supporting materials. Review all documents and creative work prior to submitting to client for review. Keep agency team informed of client requests and changes; anticipate potential problems; proactively develop solutions. Organize client presentations, meetings and conference calls, and prepare relevant documents, including agendas, meeting materials and conference reports. What you'll need: 1-3 years of advertising or related marketing experience, with agency experience preferred. Focus and interest in the sports and sports betting sector, with preferred client experience in a regulated category Strong organizational skills with an innate ability to attend to detail across states and legislature Knowledge and experience executing across 360 tactics and large scale production Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Able to build relationships and collaborate across teams, departments, vendors and clients to successfully accomplish work Strong attention to detail, organization, and professionalism Ability to effectively managing multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously Proactive approach and positive attitude We offer a competitive benefits package. $45,000—$75,000 USD 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr VML South Africa