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VML is seeking a visionary Managing Director, Account Management based in our Rogers office to serve as the executive agency lead for an iconic CPG food and beverage account. Operating in a hybrid model, this person will lead a flagship client partnership poised for substantial scale—driving an expansive multi-million-dollar remit spanning integrated brand building, breakthrough creative campaigns, commerce transformation, and retail go-to-market strategies across major U.S. retailers.
The Managing Director serves as the primary partner to senior client leadership—including Brand Vice Presidents, Business Unit leaders, and C-suite stakeholders—translating complex enterprise business challenges into clear, inspiring, and commercial agency strategies. We are looking for a true “Creative Commerce” leader: someone with an acute digital-first sensibility and a proven track record of connecting big, brand-defining creative ideas with the commercial and shopper realities of mass retail.
Operating at the center of a collaborative, multi-office agency ecosystem, you will anchor the client relationship and delivery team locally in Northwest Arkansas while orchestrating distributed creative and strategic talent across national hubs and collaborating seamlessly with external partner agencies. You will directly manage, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing local team while evolving a modern, AI-enabled operating model that drives speed, scale, strategic agility, and financial profitability.
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.
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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