Account Executive - Health

VML HEALTH; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VML Health, part of the VML network, in London is seeking an Account Executive to bridge clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication, project execution, and strong results across initiatives.

You will collaborate with content, strategy and creative departments to support day-to-day project management, meetings, and briefs in a fast-paced healthcare communications environment. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Communication – both written and spoken.
• Comprehensive and current knowledge of the Agency's offerings and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Build relationship with clients based on trust and credibility.
• Collaborate with internal account leads on supporting day‑to‑day project management through the content, strategy and creative departments.
• Support in internal and client meetings, presentations, and calls; prepare relevant documents, including agendas, presentation decks and follow up communications, etc.
• Evaluate copy, layouts, artwork, media plans and productions materials and make suggested revisions in keeping with agreed upon strategies and business objectives.
• Keep agency team informed of client requests and changes; anticipate potential problems and potential implications; proactively develop and execute solutions.
• Proactively contribute to manage project scope and budget; notify manager of client requests that fall outside of scope; alert client of financial and timing implications; secure client approval to proceed and revise budgets as needed.
• Analyze program results, summarize findings, and recommend program enhancements and/or changes to improve going forward.
• Assist senior leadership in the development of program recaps and associated presentations for clients based on analysis of results and recommendation.
• Monitor status of work‑in‑progress and client budgets; lead internal status meetings with finance and project management; review estimates/billing and approve invoices.

Skills

Communication

Education

Scientific Degree in Marketing/Economics

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.

About VML Health: Why We're Awesome (and Why You Should Care)

We're VML Health, part of the VML network – a global powerhouse in brand and customer experience. Basically, we connect creativity, tech, and culture to build brands that really resonate. At VML Health, we're all about making a real difference in healthcare. We craft innovative solutions that drive meaningful change and improve patient outcomes. Our European hub is a buzzing center for collaboration, bringing together diverse talent to serve clients across the continent. We're obsessed with leveraging the power of creativity and technology to solve complex challenges. We thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where new ideas are always welcome. Join us, push boundaries, and help shape the future of healthcare communications! Driven, collaborative, and detail-oriented, the Account Executive plays a vital role in bringing dynamic client marketing programs to life. Acting as a key bridge between clients and cross‑functional teams, this role drives seamless day‑day project execution, ensuring clear communication, creative alignment, and exceptional results across every initiative.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Build relationship with clients based on trust and credibility.
• Collaborate with internal account leads on supporting day‑day project management through the content, strategy and creative departments.
• Support in internal and client meetings, presentations, and calls; prepare relevant documents, including agendas, presentation decks and follow up communications, etc.
• Evaluate copy, layouts, artwork, media plans and productions materials and make suggested revisions in keeping with agreed upon strategies and business objectives.
• Keep agency team informed of client requests and changes; anticipate potential problems and potential implications; proactively develop and execute solutions.
• Proactively contribute to manage project scope and budget; notify manager of client requests that fall outside of scope; alert client of financial and timing implications; secure client approval to proceed and revise budgets as needed.
• Analyze program results, summarize findings, and recommend program enhancements and/or changes to improve going forward.
• Assist senior leadership in the development of program recaps and associated presentations for clients based on analysis of results and recommendation.
• Monitor status of work‑in‑progress and client budgets; lead internal status meetings with finance and project management; review estimates/billing and approve invoices.

Skills

• Scientific Degree completed with Marketing/Economics specialization.
• 2 years' experience in the industry
• Communication – both written and spoken.
• Comprehensive and current knowledge of the Agency's offerings and industry trends.

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.