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Senior Account Manager

VML

Department: Client Services

Expertise: Consulting

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Requisition ID: 7574

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. 

The role:

We’re looking for a Senior Account Manager who is coming from a creative agency background, with 4-5 years of experience at least. This person is passionate about brand & communication and keen to be part of a growing agency and team with ambitious ideas. They will work closely with and reporting to the team's Account Director and will be a core part of the cross-functional team, and one of the daily contacts for one of our key clients. 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Creating strong relationships with day to day Clients and Agency colleagues
  • Developing and implementing strategic plans to manage and grow accounts
  • Retaining clients and building strong, trusting relationships
  • Understanding client needs and identifying new business opportunities within your portfolio
  • Providing superior customer service and ensuring client satisfaction
  • Communicating and coordinating with internal teams to deliver solutions 
  • Being the knowledge keeper and promoter for the Client’s business and brand
  • Working with the Creative Team to ensure that work is being progressed through the Agency as planned and on time, initiate changes/improvements if necessary
  • Understanding of big picture finances (income, profit, scope & contract)
  • Presenting and selling creative ideas and production estimates when required. Identify and act on these opportunities

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to thrive in a complex stakeholder management environment and being comfortable juggling multiple workstreams as being flexible to adapt to shifting needs of clients
  • Experience in developing strong creative campaign work and having worked with large teams
  • Previous creative agency account management experience
  • Ability to accurately scope and schedule complex creative and production projects
  • Proven organizational and planning skills, must be precise and detail oriented
  • Adopting a pro-active approach to developments in media and communications channels and the imagination to embrace these new creative opportunities as appropriate
  • Strong presentation skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

In return, this is what you can expect:

  • Permanent contract right from the start
  • Compelling tasks
  • Collaborative ambience in agile teams
  • Private health insurance package (for employees working with us for a year and more)
  • Education budget to suit your own development; e.g. soft-skills workshops, language courses
  • Hybrid way of working (3 days/week remote work) 
  • International projects and diverse teams

And there's more:

  • International and inhouse training possibilities
  • Kid and dog friendly office
  • Annual team building days; fun events
  • Award-winning 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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