Account Executive

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. 

VML Budapest is looking for an Account Executive to join, who will be responsible for supporting our Account Team. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and clients
• Support the Account Managers and Account Directors in the day-to-day administration of client accounts, including organising meetings, building timelines, maintaining organised records, and assisting with preparing materials for client
• Ensure the team has a complete understanding of each project’s scope of work, timeline, and dependencies
• Proactively maintain active projects on WT’s project management system to support the weekly planning of team capacity
• Monitor project deadlines and budgets, identify and communicate potential changes, and work closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely invoicing for each project
• Liaise with other departments to ensure efficient and prompt delivery of projects; work with colleagues to brief relevant teams
• Gain knowledge of WT’s processes and full range of services to develop a broad understanding of the business and identify and pursue opportunities to contribute to the account team and agency

What we will expect from you:

• 1-2 years of advertising agency experience
• To work independently and confidently on multiple projects
• Fluency in English
• To be precise and proactive
• To be a team player with a positive attitude
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and confidently, in written and verbal form, with different levels within the organisation
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and keep up-to-date with industry trends and ideas
• A passion for sustainability and to help change the world

What we can offer you:

• Private health insurance package (for employees working for us for a year or more)
• International and inhouse training possibilities
• Education budget to suit your own development
• International projects
• Diverse teams (in 2023 our office has won the 'Most Diverse Company' special award in the Loveable Workplace competition) 

And there is more:

• Kid and dog friendly office
• Annual team building days; fun events
• Award-winning and well-equipped office 

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

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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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