Account Executive

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.

Who We’re Looking For

As an Account Executive at VML, you will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, facilitating relationships and ensuring their needs are met. You will play a crucial role in coordinating projects, facilitating communication between clients and internal teams, and driving overall client satisfaction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Client Relationship Development: Strengthen, expand, and maintain positive relationships between the agency and clients, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and effective communication.
• Project Coordination: Act as a key integrator between internal teams and capabilities, ensuring a common understanding of timelines, projects, and upcoming events/requirements. Coordinate and follow up with all departments to ensure smooth operations and adherence to deadlines and budgets.
• Reporting: Maintain clear records, including briefs, status reports, timesheets, and contact reports, for the smooth operation of accounts. Develop any additional client projects reports as requested.
• Briefing Process: Receive and analyse briefs from clients, question them as necessary, and discuss with the Account Director and creative teams.
• Client Proposals: Prepare and present proposals to clients, defending creative work and providing quotations for client approval. Follow up on client feedback and ensure requested amendments are communicated and executed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Financial Procedures: Ensure that all financial procedures are in order, from estimation to submission to client approval. Enter job invoices in the account’s budget control sheet, keep it updated, and send invoices to clients for payment. Obtain necessary approvals, including the Approved Billing Number (ABN) from Finance, to ensure accurate and transparent follow-up on billings.
• Competitive Analysis & Market Insights: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market landscapes to provide valuable insights to clients. Prepare and present competitive reports that inform strategy and help clients stay ahead in the market.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, or any other related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proactive and positive approach.
• Excellent time and project management abilities, with a focus on attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Experience in agency account management (full-time or internship) is a plus.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Strong problem-solving, initiative taking and adaptability skills.
• Curious, go getter, and eager to learn.
  
  

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.

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

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.