Senior Account Director - International Clients

About the role

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com . Who We're Looking For: We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Account Director to lead and grow our engagements with some of our most prestigious international clients. Our global client roster includes brands such as UNICEF, HSBC, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Amazon, and others. This crucial role focuses on nurturing strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor, and overseeing the development and execution of highly creative, impactful, integrated, 360° campaigns with a strong digital emphasis, across diverse markets. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced strategic thinker with a passion for delivering exceptional results for global brands, particularly for someone with experience in global hub markets. You will be instrumental in continuing to build on our global mission for VML Lisbon, bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to shape and expand our international client portfolio. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader, passionate about creative excellence, and thrives in a dynamic, multicultural business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead International Client Relationships: Serve as the primary strategic lead and day-to-day contact for our international clients, building trusted relationships, understanding their evolving needs, ensuring satisfaction, and proactively identifying opportunities to expand our business.
• Lead & Develop Your Team: Inspire, mentor, and provide clear direction to a team of account professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment and supporting their growth and development in managing global clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of proven Account Director experience, in a creative agency, with significant experience managing global accounts and international brands.
• A digital-first mindset with extensive experience developing and executing integrated campaigns across various digital channels and international markets.
• Exceptional client relationship management skills with a proven ability to build rapport and long-term partnerships with senior stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strategic thinking, strong critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with the knack for translating complex global client needs into actionable solutions.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in team management

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