<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a <strong>Human First</strong> philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. </p> <p>VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. </p> <p>For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.vml.com/" data-outlook-id="d4b7d1c3-8ad6-4b6d-ab45-d3cb5a3aebe1">www.vml.com </a>and follow along on <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_www.linkedin.com_company_vml_-5F-5F-3B-21-21JboVxjCXSME-21OhlpCfbkl1UcWPwns1-2DGtvHOzFh0QwHV49fsPgGw-2DVCCU1bCg8aQFI9vN-2Dy-2DVwaQcITH2j2XKzGKBIFRLYf2AUWVYY1dFGK6-24&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=zouFnm4jZMgDFaYF1uVcRY3rbgHWPca_luUrBUkT6Yc&m=QzcCgXCAOjzj5hiU48_CKOdHRSJ4_YpuqfviT9yjlzH5VrkzySTZ-WaQXlYAnj4W&s=jJ7q5V70u9oUx7ONPm5jC3IK8y6vxDilX6BGTlqlWlA&e=" data-outlook-id="a3ef68bf-16fb-4ebc-9ca9-406007d6cefc">LinkedIn</a> #WeAreVML.</p></div><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p> <p>We are looking for an organized, proactive, and relationship-focused <strong>Account Manager</strong> with a strong governance mindset to lead day-to-day client communication and campaign delivery for <strong>The Coca-Cola Company Portugal (TCCC PT)</strong> at VML Lisbon on an initial <strong>6-month freelance contract</strong></p> <p>A central priority for this 6-month engagement will be driving seamless execution for high-profile integrated campaigns, product launches, brand activations, and ongoing brand management across the Portuguese market.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is confident managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced FMCG environment, possesses exceptional process discipline and governance, builds trusted client relationships, and maintains tight control over timelines, budgets, scope, and quality deliverables. <strong>Previous experience servicing The Coca-Cola Company or major fast-paced FMCG accounts is strongly preferred.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Client and Stakeholder Management</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the main day-to-day liaison for TCCC PT and key local/international stakeholders.</li> <li>Foster trusted client relationships, lead regular status meetings (WIPs), and manage expectations around timelines, scope, and deliverables.</li> <li>Translate client briefs into clear, actionable direction for internal creative and strategy teams.</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><strong>Cross-Functional Project Management & Operational Governance</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Lead multidisciplinary teams (creative, strategy, production, media) through every phase of project execution.</li> <li>Develop and monitor project plans, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks, timing conflicts, and approval dependencies.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of process control and governance within the WPP and TCCC framework.</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><strong>Creative Campaign Delivery</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Oversee 360° integrated campaigns, local activations, and product launches across Portugal from concept to post-launch review.</li> <li>Consolidate client feedback and oversee thorough QA to ensure all assets comply with TCCC brand guidelines, legal standards, and creative quality benchmarks.</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><strong>Commercial and Operational Management</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage campaign budgets, estimates, purchase orders (POs), invoicing, and job reconciliation.</li> <li>Identify out-of-scope requests and manage the formal change-approval process alongside the Business Partner.</li> <li>Maintain project documentation and lead post-campaign debriefs to refine ways of working between VML Lisbon and TCCC PT.</li> </ul> <p><strong></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Required Experience and Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>3–5 years of account management or project management experience within an integrated advertising or marketing agency.</li> <li> Immediate or short-notice availability for a <strong>6-month freelance contract</strong> (with potential for extension depending on business needs).</li> <li><strong>TCCC / FMCG Experience:</strong> Demonstrated experience working on The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) or other top-tier fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) accounts is strongly preferred.</li> <li>Native or fluent in <strong>Portuguese</strong> with full professional proficiency in <strong