Account Executive

Who We Are At VML, you won’t just do the best work of your career. You’ll leave your mark on some of the top brands in Canada. With more than 400 employees across our Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver offices, and another 28,000 in our 150+ offices in 60-plus markets around the world, VML is here to deliver unparalleled global, and local, brand experience (BX), customer experience (CX) and retail commerce (CO) creative solutions for clients – all powered by deep data, marketing technology, and platform prowes

Account Executive (Ford)

Could this be you?

The Account Executive is primarily involved in the day-to-day activities of the account, including the development and execution of projects that span across multiple channels (digital, broadcast, social, and site) on behalf of our clients. 

In this role you will….

• Have daily interaction with the account management team, creative department, production departments, media department, and clients
• Communicate relevant information of all support activities including scheduling and project status to internal and external teams as required
• Support in all project milestones, such as job initiation process, briefing, client presentations/approvals, and media trafficking
• Work collaboratively with Project Management team to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Adapt and keep pace with the ever-changing needs of automotive advertising
• Maintain a finger on the pulse of competitive automotive activity and report back to the team and client when required

You have…

• 1+ years’ experience as an Account Coordinator
• Automotive marketing experience preferred
• A degree or diploma in Marketing (or related program)
• Comfortable in both in-office and remote working situations, and using associated tools (MS Teams, Zoom)
• High degree of self-motivation and energy with a collaborative mindset and passion for the industry
• Strong degree of organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks accordingly
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

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.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

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