Promotional Specialist

VML

Department: Client Services

Expertise: Consulting

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Requisition ID: 8167

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. 

Promotional Specialist supports the development and execution of promotional campaigns for our clients. They assist in creating promotional materials, collaborate with cross-functional teams and 3rd party suppliers, monitor campaign performance, stay up-to-date with industry trends, assist in event planning, work closely with promotional directors and other internal promotional executives and coordinators, and provide administrative support as needed.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Develop and implement promotional strategies and campaigns for clients, with the goal of increasing brand awareness, driving sales, and meeting business objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including account managers, creative teams, media planners as well as subcontractors to create and execute integrated marketing plans
  • Manage legal documentation, budgets and timelines for promotional campaigns, ensuring that all activities are completed on time, within budget and that they are legally correct
  • Create and manage promotional materials, such as flyers, brochures, and online ads, that align with client brand guidelines and messaging
  • Manage and organize execution, implementation of promotions, such as supervising customer service team and community management; prize management to winners, administration
  • Build up and foster strong relationships with potential 3rd party contacts and promotional partners
  • Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement
  • Provide administrative support as needed, such as scheduling meetings and maintaining project documentation
  • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the client's business and industry to provide strategic guidance and recommendations

Additional Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field
  • Proven experience in developing and executing successful promotional campaigns
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint
  • Basic analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Familiarity with the latest trends and best practices in promotional marketing

In return, this is what you can expect from us:

  • Hybrid way of working (2 office days, 3 days working from home)
  • Private health insurance package (for employees working with us for a year and more)
  • International and in-house training possibilities
  • Education budget to suit your own development
  • International projects
  • Diverse teams (in 2023 our office has the the 'Most diverse Company' special award in the Loveable Workplace competition)

And there's more:

  • Kid and dog friendly office
  • Annual team building days and many fun events
  • Award-winning and well-equipped office

 

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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When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.