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 VMLYandR 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.VML LIVE – Division of VML

Formerly Prism Sport and Entertainment, Division of VML

Position: Experiential Account Manager

Team: Brand/Hospitality Hybrid At VML Live, we inspire growth for ambitious brands through sport and entertainment. For more than 25 years, we’ve made it our mission to engage audiences across the world’s biggest sports, major competitions and bespoke experiences. We work solely for brands, and we are rights-holder agnostic, meaning that we won’t compromise on driving the best results and ROI for our clients through their sport and entertainment partnerships.We are a close-knit, collaborative team with a unique and vibrant culture. Clients value our creativity, our innovative thinking and our strategic, insight-based approach to every challenge. With our HQ in London with offices in other key locations, we are proud to be a division of VML and a WPP Group agency.

VML Live is offering an exciting opportunity to become part of a large agency team managing global activation, events and content for a major F1 team partner. We’re seeking a driven Experiential Account Manager to support the Senior Account and Experiential Managers in liaising with the F1 team, other WPP agencies, our client’s global brand teams and central partnership team as we help deliver partnership activation plans with first class project management.Based three days a week at our office in South Bank, the Experiential Account Manager will work within a client account team of twelve. The role provides an exciting opportunity to work on projects across our entire client scope over the course of each year – spanning global brand activation, end market activation and race hospitality programmes. This is very much a client facing role which provides extensive autonomy and significant opportunity for growth.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAct as a key member of the account management team, having the confidence to guide the client with a positive, solutions-driven focus when required. You will need to think on your feet, manage at speed and have a natural ability to switch directions when neededWork closely with the client, their brand teams and regional/end market teams to ensure brand activation plans or hospitality programmes are proactively delivered to a high standard with full approval of the F1 team and other stakeholders as requiredDemonstrate outstanding project management and event management skills, excellent attention to detail and a high level of organisationWork across multiple projects with efficiency and flexibilityDevelop and maintain a strong working relationship with the F1 team to foster a collective culture of creativity, problem solving and positivityWork in close collaboration with VML Live Create throughout the activation planning and delivery process as requiredSupport the Senior Account and Experiential Managers and senior client team with regular client and F1 team post-project reporting and budget reconciliation as requiredExpand current business relationships by identifying growth opportunities where relevantMaintain an awareness of best practice in sponsorship activation in order to fully maximise the potential of market activation plansCoordinate and collaborate with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project/race requirements, deadlines, and schedulesPrepare status reports by gathering, analysing and summarising relevant informationManage hospitality suppliers (transportation, accommodation, photography) and ensure events are GDPR- and HandS-compliantUpdate risk and issue logs to help identify and resolve issues with the support of senior account management teamDevelop a deep understanding of our clients’ objectives from initial proposals right through to deliveryKEY REQUIREMENTSRelevant account management experience / brand activation experience, preferably working within F1 or with another major sports sponsor and their markets on a global basisGeneral understanding of SoMe and the role it plays for brand amplification strategyProven ability to manage projects, events and hospitality programmes, working towards tight deadlines. Work across multiple projects with a flexible attitude and seamless efficiencyExperience in successfully managing/understanding budgetsAbility to juggle multiple workstreams, stakeholders and projects with a flexible attitudeInternational mindset with the ability to operate in global regions seamlessly when requiredConfidence and professionalism to engage with clients at a senior level and a desire to develop a deep understanding of the client’s business objectives and the challenges they faceAgile mindset and ability to pivot as project requirements changeExcellent verbal and written communication skills with impeccable attention to detailStrong team player with a positive attitude and desire to grow both personally and professionally as the role requiresSome travel and weekend work both inside and outside of the UK may be required from time to time to deliver our client eventsAbility to write and speak a leading foreign language, whilst not essential, would be beneficialThe desire to immerse yourself in our agency environment and to contribute to the wider agency cultureIn addition to the day-to-day, this role offers the opportunity to become a part of an ambitious and hardworking team with a passionate, nurturing and trusting culture. We provide competitive benefits, a flexible working model and initiatives that support your career and wellbeing and enable creativity to flourish including 25 days holiday (+bank holidays), ClassPass discounts and Private Medical insurance to name a few.At VML Live, a WPP Company, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect. As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.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.VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit

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