Senior Account Director - Duracell

About VML

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

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The Role

Are you obsessed with football? Do you live and breathe the excitement of the beautiful game? We areseeking a dynamic and ambitious Senior Account Director to lead a flagship, multi-year partnership with our client within the world of football. This is a unique hybrid role for someone who is as comfortable driving reactive, organic social content as they are delivering major integrated brand campaigns. You will be the driving force behind a fast-paced, global account, working on everything from TV and OOH to innovative product launches. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established SAD or a hungry Account Director to step up, take ownership of a significant piece of business, and make a real impact. If you're ready to combine your professional expertise with your personal passion for football, we want to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the account, acting as a key client contact.

• Drive the end-to-end delivery of a full 360-campaign toolkit, encompassing TV, OOH, social media, retail, and digital assets.

• Own and execute the organic social media strategy, overseeing multiple agency teams across markets to deliver engaging and reactive football content throughout the season.

• Spearhead high-profile campaign

• Oversee and coordinate with partner agencies, including our sister agency Hogarth and their animation production teams, to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Develop the master campaign toolkit for global deployment and adaptation.

• Contribute to the B2B side of the business and provide oversight on various projects across the account.

• Support and mentor a Senior Account Manager, fostering their growth and development.

• Drive financial stewardship: review of budgeting, scope management, working alongside the Business Director to achieve revenue growth.

What we’re looking for

• A genuine, demonstrable passion for and deep knowledge of football – you must be able to "speak the language" of the sport and its fans.

• Proven experience as a Senior Account Director, or you're an ambitious Account Director ready to take the next step in your career.

• A strong hybrid skillset, with significant experience in both organic social media management and delivering large-scale integrated brand campaigns.

• Experience thriving in a fast-paced agency or brand environment.

• Exceptional client management skills, with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships.

• Confidence in managing creative development, strategy, and production processes.

• Experience managing external agency partners and multiple project stakeholders.

• A proactive, energetic, and hungry attitude, with a desire to take ownership and run a significant piece of business with oversight.

• Experience working with retail accounts is a strong advantage.

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.

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