Account Executive

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a <strong>Human First</strong> philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. </p> <p>VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. </p> <p>For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.vml.com/" data-outlook-id="d4b7d1c3-8ad6-4b6d-ab45-d3cb5a3aebe1">www.vml.com </a>and follow along on <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_www.linkedin.com_company_vml_-5F-5F-3B-21-21JboVxjCXSME-21OhlpCfbkl1UcWPwns1-2DGtvHOzFh0QwHV49fsPgGw-2DVCCU1bCg8aQFI9vN-2Dy-2DVwaQcITH2j2XKzGKBIFRLYf2AUWVYY1dFGK6-24&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=zouFnm4jZMgDFaYF1uVcRY3rbgHWPca_luUrBUkT6Yc&m=QzcCgXCAOjzj5hiU48_CKOdHRSJ4_YpuqfviT9yjlzH5VrkzySTZ-WaQXlYAnj4W&s=jJ7q5V70u9oUx7ONPm5jC3IK8y6vxDilX6BGTlqlWlA&e=" data-outlook-id="a3ef68bf-16fb-4ebc-9ca9-406007d6cefc">LinkedIn</a> #WeAreVML.</p></div><p><strong><u>What you’ll do:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Supports all aspects of day-to-day account management including internal documents associated with each account</li> <li>Establish day to day working relationships with clients across portfolio to ensure that we can continue to grow our business and deliver</li> <li>Obtain key client information and transfer them accurately to project teams. Work closely with project teams to ensure effective scoping of work.</li> <li>Review team deliverables and provide oversight. Anticipate, proactively address and advise management on potential client or revenue issues.</li> <li>Works with Account Managers/Account Directors to develop and implement plans, build relationship and lead client thinking to ensure work efficiency and effectiveness</li> <li>Support the team to translate the client’s vision and needs into business requirements, coordinate with strategy, creative & project teams on required deliverables, and manage client expectations</li> <li>Provides excellent written and verbal business-communication skills</li> <li>Generating revenue & profit targets as defined for accounts</li> <li>Ensure executional excellence within timeline and manage invoicing according to the contractual terms</li> <li>Manage multicultural projects, coordinate teams and clients; spot risks and issues, support resourcing, control the schedule and budget</li> <li>Obtain key client information and transfer accurately to ensure effective scoping of work</li> <li>Build financial management skills, including preparation of billing and monthly projections for review</li> <li>Be a role model for stewardship between the client and the agency by balancing the account’s needs while avoiding unnecessary expenditures and negotiating required costs.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>What you’ll need:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 1 year of client contact experience in a creative agency, communications, or customer service environment; demonstrated impact on the communication and online strategy for major clients.</li> <li>MNC/Agency experience would be advantageous</li> <li>Outstanding ability to lead, convince, and inspire in a client-service environment; superior listening, interviewing, meeting facilitation, presentation, and writing skills.</li> <li>Must be proactive, a self-starter and an excellent communicator both verbal and written.</li> <li>Ability to create coherent and persuasive presentations with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.</li> <li>Possesses superior communication skills, both internal and client facing.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span></span></p> <p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">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.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.vml.com/recruitment-privacy-policy">Recruitment Privacy Policy</a>. California residents should read our <a