Account Manager

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Client Services

Expertise: Consulting

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

We’re looking for an Account Manager who is coming from a creative agency background, with min. 3 years’ of experience. This person is passionate about brand & communication and keen to be part of a growing agency and team with ambitious ideas. They will work closely with and reporting to the team's Account Director and will be a core part of the cross-functional team, and one of the daily contacts for one of our key clients. 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting the implementation of client projects so that they run smoothly and efficiently, from developing timelines, co-ordinating creative client approvals to prepare materials for client-facing meetings.
  • Coordinating and managing pre-production and post-production across a variety of campaigns in all media – across ATL inc. digital.
  • Developing strong agency relationships, to ensure that work is delivered efficiently and to the highest possible standard.
  • Building trust with clients through developing open and honest relationships.
  • Working hand in hand with the planning team to form a strategic partnership.
  • Regularly sharing external inspiration and case studies both internally and with the client.
  • Managing day to day finances and make sure all jobs are reconciled in a timely manner and are on budget.

Additional Requirements:

  • Previous creative agency account management experience
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Experience in developing and managing integrated campaigns
  • Experience in developing and implementing strategies
  • Attention to detail is crucial to be successful in this role
  • Fluent English

In return, this is what you can expect:

  • Permanent contract right from the start
  • Compelling tasks
  • Collaborative ambience in agile teams
  • Private health insurance package (for employees working with us for a year and more)
  • Education budget to suit your own development; e.g. soft-skills workshops, language courses
  • Hybrid way of working (2 days/week remote work) 
  • International projects, diverse teams

And there's more:

  • International and inhouse training possibilities
  • Kid and dog friendly office
  • Annual team building days; fun events
  • Award-winning office

We don't settle for people who can just do the job, we look for people that go beyond that and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday. We believe that this is what makes our agency a great place to be – a space where you’re never far away from the best minds to learn from.

We want you to be comfortable and proud every day of the week and have created an open and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. We don’t want you to just fit into our culture, we want your uniqueness and diversity of background to add to it and make this an agency where we all have a real sense of belonging and purpose. We are a community.  

We have a number of programmes and initiatives designed to support your career and wellbeing. There are exciting knowledge sharing programmes delivered through lunch and learn sessions, cultural opportunities through our exchange programme, and you can have an impact on the wider community through one of our charity initiatives. Your career development is important to us and should you ever choose to move on from Wunderman Thompson, we want you to be better than when you joined us. YOU Time will provide you with the framework and support needed to reach your career aspirations, supported by a range of learning options for every type of learning style. Your mind, body and soul are also taken care of through our varied wellness programmes but we like to have some fun here too, so you could get involved in our culture club, find love through Wunder Dating or if you’re the chosen one, take a spin on our Wheel of Wunder!

There really is no shortage of opportunities here for the right person that is prepared to roll their sleeves up, get involved and collaborate with those around them to deliver the best work for our clients and our agency.  

Wunderman Thompson is proud to be a WPP agency. Headquartered in New York, we have a truly global reach with over 20,000 people in 90 markets. For more information, please visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.  

Wunderman Thompson is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability. We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment. 
 

At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more informationplease visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  

Note: We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment.

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