Partner Marketing Coordinator : GPS

Location: Paris , France

Last Updated: 4/7/2025

Requisition ID: 9775

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.

Marketing Coordinator Global Partner Solutions (GPS) plans, sets-up and executes Microsoft's demand generation and engagement activities, like events, and e-mail and content marketing.

In this role MC GPS acts primarily as a single point of contact for marketing execution and a project manager who co-ordinates internal WT resources, Microsoft stakeholders, Microsoft partners and third-party vendors.

Missions:

• Events planning & Set-up:
• Schedules and sets-up in-person, virtual and hybrid events requested by Microsoft partners.
• Provides support on different types of events in line with Microsoft corporate guidelines.
• Provides consultation on Event Platforms & internal event management tools to internal and external stakeholders.
• Co-ordinates event preparation with venue providers (Microsoft or other), catering companies and other vendors in case of on-site events, incl. management of their cost in-line with Agreement signed with Microsoft partner requesting the event.
• Opens, initiates and manages Purchase Orders for each event.
• Manages Partner CRM entries.
• Execution, Communication & Project Management:
• Act as Project Manager with full responsibility for activity execution and its results (L3).
• Co-ordinates event execution with all parties involved in an activity.
• Co-ordinates communications related to the event – before, during and after event: regional blogs, partner stories, event comms.
• Data & Insights:
• Collects, interprets and reports results of activities, makes recommendations to Microsoft stakeholders on improvements.
• Ensures all business leads are properly registered.
• Validates all customer journey data flow.
• Subject Matter Expertise & Stakeholder Management:
• Advises stakeholders on overall activities execution processes, KPIs, deployment of tools and services.
• Acts as advisor on commercial marketing tools and services.

Profil:

• Ideally 2+ years experience in execution of any marketing-related initiatives, incl. 1+ year experience in events management, project or account management role.
• High level of compliance with company rules & processes, e.g. personal data protection or brand guidelines.
• Proven project management skills & experience, readiness to assume responsibility for own KPIs, track activities progress and meet critical deadlines.
• Solid skills in Microsoft tools and software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
• Solid command skills and ability to share often complex information in structured way.
• Comfort in dealing with client's and third-party stakeholders.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple events and activities, and ability to prioritize urgent and important tasks.
• A strong team player with ability to establish working relations with culturally diverse internal and external partners.
• Strong in problem-solving skills and orientation to detail.
• Fluent English is essential (requirement for additional language skills may apply).

Advanced Level (L3):

Marketing Execution & Account Management.

4+ years experience in marketing activities execution, incl. 2+ years in client-facing role with assigned account management responsibilities.

Data Analytics & Insights.

Experience in advanced data analytics, insights generation and data-driven stakeholder consulting.

Project Management.

Experience in managing marketing projects and campaigns of growing complexity.

Stakeholder Management.

Experience in cooperation with variety of stakeholders on client and agency side; Exposure to senior client stakeholders.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.