New Business Manager, APAC

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 VMLY&R 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.

Position: New Business Manager APAC

Agencies Supported: VML

Job Responsibilities:

1. Analyse Data and Provide New Business Insights

• Collect, Manage and Analyse new business and client data from multiple markets and data sources to drive data-driven new business decisions.
• Work with markets to ensure regular and accurate reporting of new business wins and pipeline data in Salesforce and other growth and client related platforms.
• Manage commercial, growth and marketing performance reports and dashboards to uncover and highlight new insights for business growth decisions.
• Support the development of reports and strategic analysis of business processes.
• Ensure connectivity and alignment between the APAC growth and finance teams, and consistent reporting to enable greater commercial excellence.

1. Provide Administrative Support & Maintain Best Practice

• Identify and implement internal growth & marketing process improvements to automate or optimize manual processes and data delivery.
• Build and consolidate toolkits for best-in-class pitch responses, capability engagement, capability knowledge, creds, case studies and marketing initiatives.
• Manage the APAC section of our global SharePoint new business database and work with markets to ensure regular updates.
• Templatise pitch inputs and outputs to create greater efficiencies and streamline processes.
• Support the development of alternative solutions to streamline processes.

1. Provide Day-to-day Operational Support

• Work with Growth & Marketing, Client, Capability and Finance teams on their new business-related requests.
• Support in coordinating and delivering tasks for regional/global pitches and key client growth projects.
• Support in delivering and tracking of growth marketing initiatives including client prospecting events and workshops.
• Support on the planning and delivery of monthly APAC growth community calls.
• Support in liaising with market, client, and partner stakeholders to identify business needs.

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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