Associate Director Account Management-Experiential

WHO IS HUDSON ROUGE?

Hudson Rouge (a VML company) is a luxury boutique marketing and communications agency that works solely on luxury brands and is the exclusive agency of record for the Lincoln Automotive business across all channels. We combine brand strategy, media strategy, activation, digital, social, earned media, production and analytics to provide exquisitely crafted creativity. We are a small group of people spread across several offices — New York, Detroit, Shanghai, Toronto, and Mexico City — and we care for each other as much as we care for our clients. We are an agency that prides itself on doing the un-usual, and we also look for unusual talent: people who are excited about doing their best work and want to grow with us. We are an agency that prides itself on the highest levels of craft and concept,

Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking a Associate Director Account Management.

The Associate Director Account Management is responsible for overall agency services on accounts and for the supervision, growth and development of client engagement team personnel, which includes providing training, motivation and performance evaluations. Training should focus on enhancing capabilities and skills in the following areas: Marketing Excellence, Ownership, Intelligence, and Innovation (as appropriate for each level.)
Externally, the Associate Director Account Management is responsible for developing and maintaining a close relationship with senior-level client contacts, establishing VMLY&R as leaders on the business, helping to achieve clients’ marketing objectives, and managing income results for the agency.

What you’ll do: 

Associate Directors Account Management must be energetic and active proponents of all client partnerships within the agency and participate in and lead any external cross-functional teams. Leadership is rooted in strategic partnership with a focus on absolute understanding of the client’s business (objectives, risks and strategies). They are the core contact for all partner relationships and day-to-day client activities and must be able to articulate the vision and value of all agency attributes and points of differentiation. They are responsible for the core growth and development of the account team, including goal-setting performance evaluations. Financial responsibilities include monthly billing, forecasting and updating clients on monthly billing and expenses. This candidate must be prepared for a fast-paced environment and must be comfortable making decisions.

Who you are:

• Comfortable working in and leading integrated agency relationships.
• Able to lead strategic efforts across multi-channel engagements.
• Able to develop and disseminate strategic direction across internal cross-functional teams.
• Aggressive approach to client management as well as overall team and account growth.
• Able to handle multiple projects at once.
• Detail-oriented, a strong communicator and effective presenter.
• A team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with all facets of interactive campaign and macro strategy development

What you’ll need:

•    ^{Five to eight years of experience, which may include large-agency interactive or senior client-side marketing experience focusing on strategy, innovation    and an entrepreneurial approach to building brands.
•    Experience with digital marketing focusing on site, display, search, emerging media or overall digital ecosystem development.}

What we offer (All NA roles not Canada): 

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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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