Account Director / Senior Account Director

About the role

We are seeking a senior client leader to join VML’s Wellington team. The role will act as a trusted partner to senior client stakeholders, driving commercially impactful and creatively outstanding work across a portfolio of blue‑chip brands.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic partner, contributing to business and communications objectives.
• Lead conversations that position VML as a growth partner across creative, consultancy and technology.
• Champion high‑quality, insight‑driven strategic thinking and collaborate with planning and creative leadership to deliver outstanding work.
• Identify and unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Own account profitability, forecasting and financial performance.
• Develop and deliver account plans aligned to business objectives and drive organic growth.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience managing key client relationships in a marketing or advertising environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profitable accounts.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor and develop internal teams.

Required skills