VML

Account Director (Ford)

VML • $90K — $120K *
Montreal, QC H1A 0A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in a creative or digital agency
  • Experience delivering end-to-end 360 or digital campaigns
  • Proven ability to foster partnerships and influence stakeholders
  • Skilled in managing multiple projects with various stakeholders
  • Proficient in remote collaboration tools and office environments
  • Creative and solutions-oriented problem solver
  • Interest in industry trends, technology, and AI integration

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for assigned clients and collaborate with leadership on campaign strategies
  • Lead and inspire project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables
  • Draft project scopes and develop comprehensive briefs and schedules
  • Oversee project timelines and budgets to ensure successful market delivery
  • Document client and agency interactions and manage financial records

Benefits

  • Adopted hybrid work model with frequent in-office collaboration
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Flexible work arrangements available upon discussion during the interview process
Full Job Description
Account Director (Ford)

What you'll do:
  • Client | You'll be the point person for assigned clients. Partner closely with the Group Account Director to develop 360 advertising campaign experiences and guide day-to-day execution. Identify opportunities for growth. Navigate challenging discussions.
  • Team | Manage and motivate project teams. Review team deliverables and work with strategists, creative and production teams to create engaging and impactful work. Be an internal resource for product information, competitive climate, and brand guidelines.
  • Process | Draft scopes of work for assigned projects. Develop well-written project briefs and workback schedules. Manage assigned projects ensuring they enter the market on time and on budget. Document all client and agency meetings and help manage budgets and finances

What you'll need:
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in a creative or digital agency.
  • Experience delivering 360 campaigns or digital campaigns from start to finish across different digital media.
  • Experience building partnerships and positively influencing team members and clients.
  • An ability to manage multiple end-to-end projects of varying sizes with various stakeholders
  • Proactively identify initiative gaps, risks, and opportunities across cross-functional and cross-agency workstreams
  • Skillful at crafting a well-articulated and supported point of view.
  • Proficient experience working in both office and remote working situations, using associated tools (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.)
  • A creative, open-minded, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
  • A growing curiosity about industry, consumer and technology trends (including opportunities of AI integration)
  • Automotive experience - not obligatory


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.

About VML

VML is a global marketing and advertising agency. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. VML provides a wide range of services including brand strategy, creative design, social media, and e-commerce. The company has worked with several high-profile clients including Ford, PepsiCo, and Wendy's. VML has won numerous awards for its innovative marketing campaigns and has been recognized as one of the top advertising agencies in the world.
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