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Account Director

VML

Department: Client Services

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Requisition ID: 8826

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 Budapest is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Director to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of marketing principles, a proven track record of success in managing client relationships, and the ability to lead and inspire a team. This role is crucial for driving revenue growth and ensuring client satisfaction.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and agency colleagues, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts
  • Develop a deep understanding of client businesses, becoming the go-to resource within the agency for account knowledge
  • Manage day-to-day account activities while proactively anticipating future client needs and identifying growth opportunities
  • Keep company leadership informed of key account developments and potential challenges
  • Proactively identify and address roadblocks, escalating issues to management as needed
  • Collaborate with planning partners and company leadership to develop effective communication strategies
  • Partner with the planner/creative director to ensure the quality of all creative output, taking shared responsibility for its excellence
  • Effectively communicate and sell creative ideas to clients
  • Oversee the development of accurate production timelines, budgets, and deliverables
  • Lead client discussions and negotiations, proactively alerting company leadership to potential issues
  • Manage the financial health of assigned accounts, ensuring timely estimates, billing, and cost control
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to increase revenue and deliver added value to clients
  • Monitor and support the team's effectiveness and well-being

What we will expect from you:

  • Proven ability to thrive in a complex stakeholder environment, effectively managing multiple projects and adapting to evolving client needs
  • Experience developing and executing successful creative campaigns within large team settings
  • Prior account management experience within a creative agency environment
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately scope, schedule, and budget complex creative and production projects
  • Exceptional organizational and planning skills with a strong attention to detail and precision
  • Proactive approach to emerging media and communication trends, with the ability to identify and leverage relevant creative opportunities
  • Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills in both English and Hungarian

What you can expect:

  • Hybrid way of working (2 office days, 3 days from home)
  • Private health insurance package (for employees working for us for a year or more)
  • International and inhouse training possibilities
  • Education budget to suit your own development
  • International projects
  • Diverse teams (in 2023 our office has won the 'Most Diverse Company' special award in the Loveable Workplace competition) 

And there is more:

  • Kid and dog friendly office
  • Annual team building days; fun events
  • Award-winning and well-equipped office 

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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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