Account Manager / Marketing Coordinator - Events
About this role
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.
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Account Manager / Marketing Coordinator – Events
About the Role
The Account Manager / Marketing Coordinator – Events is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing digital and in-person events for a global technology client. Acting as a project manager, this role works closely with internal teams, client stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure seamless event delivery from planning through post-event reporting.
This position sits within a global marketing operations community that supports campaign and event execution across multiple regions, functions, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Consultation
- Support event planning, scheduling, and execution activities.
- Provide guidance on digital and in-person event best practices.
- Advise stakeholders on event platforms and event management tools.
- Ensure events align with client guidelines, processes, and compliance requirements.
- Support stakeholders with approvals, reviews, and governance processes where needed.
Event Preparation
- Lead end-to-end project management of assigned events.
- Coordinate internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
- Manage event timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Oversee event assets, including presentations, videos, and supporting materials.
- Support attendee communications and agenda management.
Event Execution & Post-Event Activities
- Deliver events in accordance with established processes and standards.
- Provide live event support, including moderation for virtual events.
- Support the coordination of in-person and hybrid event experiences.
- Manage post-event communications and follow-up activities.
- Prepare event reports, insights, and performance summaries.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Act as a trusted advisor on event planning tools and processes.
- Share best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote knowledge sharing across teams and projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Marketing & Account Management
- 4+ years of experience in marketing operations, project management, event management, or client services.
- Experience managing client-facing projects and stakeholder relationships.
Project Management
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects and campaigns.
Stakeholder Management
- Experience working with senior client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Strong consulting, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
What You'll Bring
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Strong attention to detail and ownership of deliverables.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Passion for delivering exceptional event experiences.
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.
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