Account Director

VML South Africa; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Department: Client & Business Leadership

Location: London, United Kingdom

Requisition ID: 9709

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.

VML's continued success depends on the strength and depth of our valued long-term client relationships. Our clients trust us because we deliver creative leadership, strategic insight, and expert shopper marketing with a can-do attitude and the tenacity it takes to make great work happen. Great work is the common goal that fuels us all!

Our ambition is to be engaged across every aspect of our clients' business where we have the expertise and skills to the extent that we become indispensable to them. Our relationships are proactive; we are tireless in our pursuit of knowledge and understanding of our clients' business, needs, challenges, and competitors.

KEY TASKS

• Nurturing and maintaining excellent relationships with existing clients at AD level, leading to mutual trust and excellent collaboration.
• Pro-active, anticipating client’s needs, planning ahead to make sure they are met.
• Lead projects independently, making sure experts are included whenever required to add value to our client’s experience of VML.
• Inspirational team leadership: ensuring the highest level of project delivery, including the most effective and efficient way of working.
• Financial responsibility and managing projects efficiently to provide clients with value for money and maximizing our profitability. Ensuring that all project budgets are approved by the Partner/Client Business Director/Senior Client Director.
• Pro-actively working with the Business Director to further opportunities within the client company.
• Working closely with the internal teams, including Creative, Strategy, and Project Management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in BTL channels including shopper marketing activations and experiential.
• Background working within an advertising agency.
• Leading projects and client relationships.
• Pro-active and passionate.
• Resourceful.
• Outgoing and inquisitive.
• Passion for strategic and creative shopper development.
• Good understanding of clients’ business, FMCG category.
• Managing expectations internally and externally.
• Good at building long-lasting client relationships.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Aside from a generous annual leave allowance and pension allowances, you will have access to a whole host of other benefits and activities such as:

• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• BUPA
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care and Glasses Vouchers
• Season Ticket Loans
• WPP Discounts

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.