Account Director

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands&nbsp;to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><em>Campaign’s</em> Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.&nbsp;</p> <p>VML is part of <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/wpp.com/__;!!IfJP2Nwhk5Z0yJ43lA!L_cfT4E3gsmmDY1lVQTB6ihlfPeBl9X4sMM2KI6iWZYexC2nCeZ9oxgP9qvgbrqxIBpx82rGb_mWqh5F0zKxq5_dP7Y$">WPP</a>, 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.&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information, please visit<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><a class="ms-outlook-linkify" href="http://www.vml.com/" data-outlook-id="fbec6e7f-765e-41de-af7b-a3ef743f9886"><u>www.vml.com</u></a><u>&nbsp;</u>and follow along on  <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_www.linkedin.com_company_vml_-5F-5F-3B-21-21JboVxjCXSME-21OhlpCfbkl1UcWPwns1-2DGtvHOzFh0QwHV49fsPgGw-2DVCCU1bCg8aQFI9vN-2Dy-2DVwaQcITH2j2XKzGKBIFRLYf2AUWVYY1dFGK6-24&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=zouFnm4jZMgDFaYF1uVcRY3rbgHWPca_luUrBUkT6Yc&amp;m=QzcCgXCAOjzj5hiU48_CKOdHRSJ4_YpuqfviT9yjlzH5VrkzySTZ-WaQXlYAnj4W&amp;s=jJ7q5V70u9oUx7ONPm5jC3IK8y6vxDilX6BGTlqlWlA&amp;e=" data-outlook-id="b89e4621-22a7-4a88-a5da-c6ecc3a722be"><u>LinkedIn</u></a>&nbsp;#WeAreVML.</p></div><p>We are looking for an experienced Account Director to join our EMEA team and lead integrated marketing campaigns for one of the world's largest FMCG brands.</p> <p>This is a fast-paced regional role working across multiple markets (from the UK to South Africa and from Norway to the UAE), bringing together Strategy, Creative, Media, Social, Production and local agency teams to deliver outstanding work.</p> <p>The role involves managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, partnering closely with clients and internal specialists across the EMEA region, and ensuring campaigns are delivered seamlessly across multiple markets and channels.</p> <p>We embrace new ways of working and actively use AI to improve efficiency, simplify processes and deliver smarter solutions for our clients.</p> <p>You will be joining a highly collaborative and supportive team where people trust one another, share ideas openly and work together to solve challenges. We're looking for someone who enjoys that kind of environment and naturally brings people together.</p> <h3><strong>What you'll do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Lead multiple integrated campaigns across EMEA from briefing through to final delivery.</li> <li>Build trusted day-to-day relationships with clients across different business units, functions and categories.</li> <li>Partner closely with Strategy and Media teams to develop integrated communications strategies and campaign toolkits that work across multiple markets.</li> <li>Work hand in hand with Creative, Social, Production and local market teams to ensure excellent execution across every touchpoint.</li> <li>Lead complex TV, digital and social production projects, ensuring high-quality execution and efficient delivery across multiple markets, channels and stakeholders.</li> <li>Oversee campaign timelines, priorities and dependencies across several projects running simultaneously.</li> <li>Identify

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