VML Budapest is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Director to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of marketing principles, a proven track record of success in managing client relationships, and the ability to lead and inspire a team. This role is crucial for driving revenue growth and ensuring client satisfaction.

What you’ll be doing:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and agency colleagues, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts
• Develop a deep understanding of client businesses, becoming the go-to resource within the agency for account knowledge
• Manage day-to-day account activities while proactively anticipating future client needs and identifying growth opportunities
• Keep company leadership informed of key account developments and potential challenges
• Proactively identify and address roadblocks, escalating issues to management as needed
• Collaborate with planning partners and company leadership to develop effective communication strategies
• Partner with the planner/creative director to ensure the quality of all creative output, taking shared responsibility for its excellence
• Effectively communicate and sell creative ideas to clients
• Oversee the development of accurate production timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Lead client discussions and negotiations, proactively alerting company leadership to potential issues
• Manage the financial health of assigned accounts, ensuring timely estimates, billing, and cost control
• Identify and pursue opportunities to increase revenue and deliver added value to clients
• Monitor and support the team's effectiveness and well-being

What we will expect from you:

• Proven ability to thrive in a complex stakeholder environment, effectively managing multiple projects and adapting to evolving client needs
• Experience developing and executing successful creative campaigns within large team settings
• Prior account management experience within a creative agency environment
• Demonstrated ability to accurately scope, schedule, and budget complex creative and production projects
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills with a strong attention to detail and precision
• Proactive approach to emerging media and communication trends, with the ability to identify and leverage relevant creative opportunities
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills in both English and Hungarian

What you can expect:

• Hybrid way of working (2 office days, 3 days from home)
• 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 

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