Senior Experiential Manager

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VML (Wunderman Thompson)

London, England, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Posted April 21, 2026

Job Description

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly capable Senior Experiential Manager to join our team, taking a leading role on a major global brand's Formula 1 partnership account. We are seeking an exceptionally talented and highly experienced Senior Account Manager to lead the strategic development and flawless execution of our best-in-class hospitality programs across the global Formula 1 calendar. This pivotal role demands someone who can blend meticulous operational oversight with an unwavering commitment to brand experience, guiding client teams, managing complex supplier relationships, and ensuring clear financial integrity.

What you’ll be doing;

Pinnacle Hospitality Program Delivery:

Strategically design, develop, and deliver bespoke, best-in-class hospitality programs that consistently exceed client expectations and set new industry benchmarks for exclusivity within the Formula 1 ecosystem.
Ensure all activations reflect brand values, are culturally sensitive, and provide unparalleled guest experiences at Grand Prix events.

Regional Team Leadership & Guidance:

Provide expert leadership and operational guidance to a network of regional teams
Lead for on-the-ground hospitality delivery across multiple international race events.
Develop standardized operational procedures, training materials, and communication protocols to ensure seamless and consistent, high-quality delivery worldwide.

Strategic Supplier & Vendor Management:

Take full ownership of end-to-end third-party supplier relationships, from meticulous selection and contract negotiation to performance monitoring and quality assurance for all hospitality components (catering, logistics, staffing, infrastructure, entertainment, etc.).
Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with key vendors to ensure optimal service delivery, cost-effectiveness, and innovative solutions.

Comprehensive Oversight & Reconciliation (financial and asset):

Assume full responsibility for the development, management, and meticulous reconciliation of program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, transparency, and profitability.
Implement robust asset tracking systems and conduct thorough post-event reconciliations, providing detailed reports and insights to senior leadership.

Project & Operational Excellence:

Serve as the primary operational lead, expertly managing multiple, complex, and high-stakes projects simultaneously from conception through to flawless execution and p

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