Account Executive

VML; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VML is seeking an Account Executive to serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met while coordinating projects and facilitating communication. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Advertising, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to client relationship management. This role offers a hybrid working environment, fostering creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related field.
• Experience in agency account management is a plus.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Coordinate projects and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare and present proposals to clients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related field

Job description

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:

1. Client Relationship Development: Strengthen, expand, and maintain positive relationships between the agency and clients, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and effective communication.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Briefing Process: Receive and analyse briefs from clients, question them as necessary, and discuss with the Account Director and creative teams.
5. Client Proposals: Prepare and present proposals to clients, defend creative work, and provide quotations for approval. Follow up on feedback and ensure amendments are communicated and executed timely.
6. Financial Procedures: Ensure all financial procedures, from estimation to submission, are in order. Enter invoices, keep budgets updated, and coordinate approvals to ensure accurate billing.
7. Market Insights: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market landscapes. Prepare and present reports that inform strategy and help clients stay ahead.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related field.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills, proactive and positive approach.
• Excellent time and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in agency account management is a plus.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Strong problem-solving, initiative, and adaptability skills.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. We adopt a hybrid working approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. Flexibility can be discussed during interviews.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culture of respect and inclusion. For more info, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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