Senior Account Manager (Commerce) Position Available In Benton, Arkansas

Senior Account Manager (Commerce), Rogers, Arkansas
Created 06/08/2025
Department Client & Business Leadership
Country United States
City Rogers

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.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a Senior Account Manager to work on a large CPG/Commerce client! The Senior Account Manager interacts with clients and internal partners as both an effective project steward and partner to clarify and develop project objectives, identify challenges, and guide strategy and metrics development. As such, the Senior Account Manager should demonstrate an understanding of the client’s business (objectives, risks, and strategies) and its marketing goals, applying them to guidance for projects and to identify incremental growth opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for both leading small to medium-sized projects and acting as day-to-day support on larger projects.
What you’ll do:
Work effectively with a variety of internal disciplines and teams
Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
Think and operate with strategic orientation and task/project management
Lead cross-functional teams and navigate cross-agency collaboration
Help mentor and support career development of team members
Ensuring operational excellence on the accounts and projects managed.
Financial management responsibilities include reviewing project estimates, SOWs, projections, and billing for brands managed, review monthly billing spreadsheets with clients.
Lead execution of projects and inform supervisor/director on status.
Serves as day-to-day client contact, with supervision from manager, as needed
Leads team in execution of project deliverables
Maintains and grows knowledge of client’s business, competition, and industry.
Leads team understanding of client’s business goals/objectives relative to projects.
Identifies new and inventive ways to contribute to and grow client business including thought leadership around areas of interest and new opportunities; MIP plan for brand/s managed
Participates in key client meetings including status meetings, briefings, MRL reviews, cross-agency partner meetings, agency day, and VML presentations
What you’ll bring:
3-4 years of advertising experience in an agency, working in shopper marketing / Commerce and understanding the retailer ecosystem
Comprehensive knowledge of client’s business, objectives, category and products, and a clear understanding of the key strategic issues impacting the client’s business
Able to communicate clearly, thoroughly, succinctly and in a timely manner both verbally and in writing; follow up on outstanding issues; ask relevant questions
Able to build relationships and collaborate across teams, departments, vendors, and clients to successfully accomplish work
Strong attention to detail and organization, demonstrated through actions such as:
Effectively proofing own and others work to ensure accuracy
Actively and effectively managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables of multiple projects simultaneously
Analyzes results, interpret data, draw sound conclusions, and develop insightful and actionable recommendations
Proactive approach, demonstrated through actions such as anticipating potential problems and obstacles to project success, communicating concerns and developing solutions
What we offer:
Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
Competitive benefits| What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
Growth-minded opportunities| We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
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$60,000-$140,000 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.