Account Executive - Ssr

Wundermanthompson; Buenos Aires; Hybrid; ARS 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

VML in Buenos Aires is seeking an Account Executive to coordinate projects, manage client briefs, and drive timely delivery in a fast-paced, creative environment. You will build strong relationships with clients and internal teams while upholding budgets and schedules.

This role emphasizes budgeting, stakeholder management, and cross-team collaboration, with a hybrid office model and opportunities to contribute to strategic proposals and pitches.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Account Executive, Project Manager, or similar in a creative/marketing/tech agency.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with relentless attention to detail.
• Strong financial awareness for budget tracking, estimates, and billing follow-ups.
• Stellar communication and presentation skills with strong stakeholder management.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset and ability to collaborate in a dynamic environment.
• Tech-savviness and familiarity with agency management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects with detailed scopes, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Track budgets and timelines, optimize costs, and prevent delays.
• Serve as the main contact for client briefs and feedback, monitor industry trends.
• Coordinate meetings, document decisions, and ensure alignment on next steps.
• Create status reports and compelling presentations for internal and client audiences.
• Support the Account Supervisor with strategic planning and new business proposals.

Skills

Account Executive experience

Project management

Organizational skills

Budget tracking

Communication

Problem-solving

Tech-savviness

Tools

Advertmind

Job description

Who We Are

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First 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.

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.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Account Executive to join our team. In this role, you will be the engine that keeps our projects running smoothly, ensuring efficiency and hitting every goal along the way. The ideal candidate is a master multitasker with a passion for marketing and advertising, someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves building strong relationships with both clients and internal teams. If you are financially savvy, great at managing timelines, and ready to make great ideas happen, we want to meet you!

What you'll do

• Project Planning & Management: Craft detailed project plans, define scopes, build timelines, and allocate resources alongside the Account Supervisor.
• Budget & Timeline Tracking: Keep a close eye on project progress and budgets, proactively identifying potential delays and optimizing costs without compromising quality.
• Client Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for client briefs and feedback, while staying up-to-date on your client's industry trends.
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule, facilitate, and document internal and client meetings, ensuring everyone is aligned on agreements and next steps.
• Reporting & Presentations: Design clear, concise status reports and compelling presentations for both internal and external audiences.
• Team Support: Back up the Account Supervisor with strategic planning, problem‑solving, and the creation of new business proposals and pitches.
• Admin & Finance Management: Own the administrative workflow using Advertmind‑from uploading estimates and securing client approvals to gathering campaign evidence and tracking the billing and invoicing process.
• Document Control: Maintain an organized, up-to-date archive of all relevant project documentation (briefs, contracts, approvals, etc.) so the team always has what they need.

What you'll need

• Proven experience as an Account Executive, Project Manager, or a similar role, preferably within a creative, marketing, or tech agency.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a relentless attention to detail.
• Strong financial awareness for budget tracking, estimate management, and billing follow-ups.
• Stellar communication and presentation skills-you know how to read a room, manage stakeholders, and deliver a message clearly.
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Tech‑savviness and familiarity with agency management software.

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.