Account Director

VML

Department: Client Services

Expertise: Communications

Location: Praha, Czech Republic

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. 

There are almost 400 of us in VML Prague, and in the office, you’ll meet both junior and senior colleagues from different parts of the world. We speak Czech and English, but sometimes you’ll also hear Spanish, German, or Italian. Although we are the largest marketing agency in the Czech Republic and a bit of a corporate, an important part of our corporate culture is a friendly and informal atmosphere based on mutual trust and cooperation.


Account Director at VML is the main contact person for the client. Account Director is responsible for regular communication, joint preparation of the annual project plan, defining the scopes inc project brief, timeline and budget, manages client and internal stakeholder expectations .

Will be responsible for the communication, coordination, execution, and control of specific projects ensuring consistency with existing commitments and goals. 

Directly cooperates with all internal production teams and selected stakeholders from the client-side to ensure VML will deliver all agreed work to the client in high-quality standard and within agreed timelines.

What you'll need? 

  • Previous experience in a bigger international agency is a must. Preferably with pharma experience.
  • Active marketing knowledge, understanding of marketing strategy, ability to identify single-minded benefits, formulate marketing and communication objectives and develop a campaign brief.
  • Excellent knowledge of English written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent project management skills supported by solid online marketing background.
  • Ability to collaborate with designers, developers, social media experts, data analysts, other expert leads, and stakeholders on project specifics.
  • Capacity for the project and directional changes and flexibility is a must.
  • Candidate must also have negotiation and sales skills. The power to influence people and the skills to push clients creatively and strategically is necessary.

What reward will you get from us?

  • 🏝 5 weeks of vacation + 4 sick days
  • 🍲 catering allowance and 🍹 refreshment in the office
  • ⏱ flexible working hours and home office (2 days per week)
  • 🏋 MultiSport card to access sports facilities
  • 🎓 free language lessons and the professional system of internal education for your potential to grow
  • 🏢 WPP Campus with own restaurant, café, parking, showers, and many different working places for inspiration
  • 🙏 an Informal, friendly environment supporting diversity
  • 🐕🐩🐕🦺 we are a dog-friendly company

If you see a match🔥, let us know and apply now! Or, if you know someone who would be suitable for this position, let them know!


 

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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