Associate Account Director

About the role

Who We Are VML 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 award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named   Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.  VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.  For more information, please visit     and follow along on   LinkedIn  #WeAreVML. About the Role   We are looking for a talented and driven  Associate Account Director  to join our growing Account team, with a specialist focus on  Loyalty,  CRM and CX. In this role, you will act as a trusted strategic partner to our clients, leading the development and delivery of data-driven CRM programmes that build lasting customer relationships and drive measurable business outcomes.   You'll be the connective thread between client ambition and agency delivery — working across strategy, creative, data, and technology teams to bring omnichannel CRM programmes to life.     What You'll Do   Client Leadership & Account Management   Serve as the primary day-to-day client lead, building strong, trust-based relationships with senior marketing stakeholders   Translate client business objectives into actionable CRM strategies and campaign plans   Lead regular client status meetings, QBRs, and strategic and creative reviews, ensuring transparent communication on progress and performance   Manage project health, identify growth opportunities, and support the development of organic revenue within your team   CRM Strategy & Campaign Delivery   Lead the planning and execution of complex, omnichannel CRM programmes spanning email, SMS, push notifications, in-app, and beyond   Champion lifecycle marketing thinking — from acquisition and onboarding through to retention, loyalty, and win-back   Partner with creative and strategy teams to develop audience segmentation, personalisation frameworks, and test-and-learn agendas     Team Leadership & Collaboration   Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams including creative, project managers, strategy, and technology   Develop well-crafted briefs that clearly articulate client objectives and inspire great work   Contribute to new business pitches and agency initiatives as required   Commercial Accountability   Own and manage account scopes of work, budgets, and resource allocation   Accurately forecast account revenue and proactively flag risks or growth opportunities   Support contract renewals and upsell conversations in partnership with senior leadership   Requirements   5+ years of experience in account management or client services, ideally within an agency or consultancy environment   Demonstrable expertise in  CRM marketing  — including lifecycle strategy, campaign planning, segmentation, and personalisation   Solid understanding of CRM and marketing automation platforms (e.g. Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe Experience Cloud, Braze, HubSpot)   Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the gravitas to engage senior client stakeholders   Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment   Experience managing and mentoring junior team members   Good to Have   Experience in  Customer Experience (CX)  strategy, including customer journey mapping, service design, or experience transformation   Exposure to first-party data strategy and the evolving cookieless landscape   Knowledge of AI-powered personalisation tools and their application in CRM contexts   Experience working with loyalty programmes or subscription-based customer models     The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details. _ $90,000 — $140,000 USD 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.   When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. 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