Account Executive (Ford)

Who We Are

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.

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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.

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…

• 2+ years experience in an agency environment


• 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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