Account Executive

VML; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in London is seeking an Account Executive to manage client marketing programs, communicate project updates, and lead creative development. This role requires a scientific degree with a marketing specialization and strong communication skills. Join us for a collaborative work experience in a hybrid setting, where creativity and connection thrive.

Qualifications

• Scientific Degree completed with Marketing/Economics specialization.
• Some industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities to execute client marketing programs.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to develop creative briefs.
• Analyze program results, summarize findings, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Fluent English

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of CRM tools

Strong communication skills

Understanding of agency offerings

Negotiation skills

Time management

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Scientific Degree with Marketing/Economics specialization

Tools

MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

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.

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The Role:

Account Executive manages the day-to-day activities to creatively execute and produce client marketing programs. You will communicate externally with the client and internally with the project team to keep everyone informed of project status, updates, and changes. Build relationships with clients based on trust and credibility. Collaborate with clients, Account senior leaders, strategy, and creative departments to develop creative briefs that solve clients’ marketing challenges.

Serve as creative and execution lead for new, larger scale and/or more complex marketing programs; upon client concept selection, lead the day-to-day creative development from start to finish; secure required client approvals (e.g., creative briefs, budgets, creative materials, etc.); ensure progressive steps in the process are approved with adequate time to meet schedules.

Guide internal and client meetings, presentations, and calls; prepare relevant documents, including agendas, presentation decks, and follow-up communications. Evaluate copy, layouts, artwork, media plans, and production materials, and make suggested revisions in keeping with strategies and business objectives.

Keep the agency team informed of client requests and changes; anticipate potential problems and implications; proactively develop and execute solutions. Manage project scope and budget, notify managers of requests outside scope, and secure client approval for revisions.

Analyze program results, summarize findings, and recommend improvements. Assist senior leadership in developing program recaps and presentations based on analysis.

Monitor work-in-progress and client budgets; lead internal status meetings; review estimates and invoices.

Education and Experience:

Scientific Degree completed with Marketing/Economics specialization. Some industry experience preferred.

Skills:

• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of CRM tools is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of agency offerings and industry trends
• Negotiation and client needs assessment skills
• Time management and multitasking under pressure

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Our hybrid work approach involves teams in the office about four days a week. Accommodations and flexibility can be discussed during the interview.

VML (a WPP Agency) is an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful culture where everyone has equal opportunities for career progression.