About the Role
In VaynerMedia, our account managers are exceptional client service people. They collaborate to run and support the day-to-day management and organization of specific projects as well as the overall account management. They have high meticulous attention to detail and are working on establishing strong client relationships by showing capabilities that they understand the business and competitive landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop brand-specific strategies that help clients sell.
- Translate business problems into digital strategies and solutions.
- Develop IATs/IMCs and present VM strategically.
- Manage threats from other agencies.
- Ensure client needs are met and identify/resolve potential obstacles.
- Build and manage relationships with major brands to increase adoption of VM's services.
- Develop and deliver presentations aligned to VaynerX principles.
- Write and execute statements of work, scope, tasks, timelines, budgets, and development plans.
- Facilitate collaboration with internal cross-functional teams (creative, social, digital content, builds, events).
- Align with finance, client service, operations, and legal on project and client requirements.
- Own final project assets (server folders, shared documents, contracts).
- Manage project meetings (kick-offs, brainstorms, deliverable reviews).
- Communicate client feedback and provide POVs to Strategy, Creative, IPM, and Media teams.
- Track and communicate client relationship health to leadership.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in account management, project management, team coordination, and planning.
- Experience in the digital ad or media space is preferred.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Creative and 'out of the world' mindset.
- Experience in campaign planning and idea generation.
- Brilliant communication skills.
- Ability to set stretch goals and hold self and others to high standards.
- Consistently acts with integrity.
- Invests in building trust with colleagues and clients.
Skills
- Digital & mobile consumer understanding
- Client business and category understanding
- Digital strategy development
- Marketing and media principles
- Social media platforms and ecosystems
- Relationship management
- Presentation development and delivery
- Project management
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Process alignment
- Asset management
- Meeting facilitation
- Communication
- Strategic thinking
- Creative thinking
- Integrity
- Trust building
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
About the Company
- VaynerMedia is a contemporary global creative and media agency focused on driving relevance and delivering impactful business results for clients.
- Founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, it is an independently-owned company with a global presence.
- Recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, and The Webby Awards.
- APAC clients include PepsiCo, SK-II, YouTube, Burger King, and Under Armour.
- Culture is key, with empathy driving collaboration among diverse backgrounds to create innovative solutions.
- Operates more like a 'lab' than a traditional agency, focusing on solving business problems.
- Possesses a deep entrepreneurship DNA, willing to break rules and test hypotheses.
- The environment and pace are comparable to a start-up.
