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Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. \nVML 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. \nFor more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.\nType1 is a fully-integrated, dedicated super team made-up of talented people from VML. Built exclusively for Volkswagen, we craft world-class ideas for a world-class brand-bold, award-winning work that turns heads and moves audiences. From brand and retail to social, digital, and CRM, we deliver creativity that fires on all cylinders, across every moment of the consumer journey. \nAbout the Role \nVML is looking for an exceptional Group Account Director to lead and grow our Volkswagen account as part of the Type1 team. With a deep focus on brand strategy and social media, you will be the driving force behind bold, culturally relevant work that moves people - and moves vehicles off forecourts. \nThis is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of big brand thinking and the fast-paced world of social. You will be the ultimate client partner, a trusted voice in the room, and the kind of leader who brings out the best in the teams around them. \nWhat You'll Do \nClient Leadership & Relationships \nOwn and nurture senior client relationships, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor at every level of the business. \nBuild deep, long-term connections rooted in transparency, proactive thinking, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional work. \nNavigate complex client structures with confidence, influencing decisions and aligning stakeholders around a shared creative and commercial vision. \nIdentify and act on organic growth opportunities, developing scopes of work that reflect both client ambition and agency capability. \nBrand & Social Strategy \nLead the strategic development of integrated brand campaigns and always-on social programmes that are rooted in consumer insight and built for cultural impact. \nChampion a deep understanding of the Volkswagen brand, ensuring consistency and integrity across all touchpoints - from hero campaign moments to day-to-day content. \nStay ahead of social platform trends, audience behaviours, and emerging formats, bringing fresh, forward-thinking ideas to the table before clients even ask. \nPartner closely with strategy, creative, and production teams to shape work that is both creatively outstanding and commercially effective. \nTeam Leadership & Development \nLead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing account team, fostering a culture of ambition, accountability, and collaboration. \nSet a clear vision for the team, ensuring everyone understands their role in delivering excellence and growing the business. \nAct as a calm, decisive problem-solver when challenges arise - finding solutions quickly and keeping momentum without compromising on quality. \nChampion a positive, inclusive team culture where great ideas can come from anywhere. \nOperational Excellence \nOversee project delivery across brand and social workstreams, ensuring work is on time, on budget, and consistently exceeds expectations. \nMaintain sharp financial management across the account, including forecasting, resource planning, and profitability. \nEstablish and uphold best-in-class processes for briefing, approvals, and client communication. \nWhat You'll Bring \n8+ years of account management experience, with a significant portion at Director level within an agency environment. \nA proven track record leading large-scale brand and social accounts, ideally within automotive, mobility, or similarly complex consumer categories. \nDemonstrable experience building senior client relationships and growing accounts through trust, strategic thinking, and exceptional delivery. \nA strong commercial mind - you understand how great work drives business results and know how to articulate that value. \nDeep expertise in social media strategy and content across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. \nOutstanding communication, presentation, and storytelling skills - you can command a boardroom and inspire a junior team member in equal measure. \nA natural problem-solver with a solutions-first mindset, capable of navigating ambiguity with confidence and composure. \nExperience working within a matrixed, multi-agency environment is highly desirable. \nType1 compte sur une équipe entièrement intégrée, composée de talents issus de VML. Taillée sur mesure pour Volkswagen, Type1 offre des créations de tout premier plan pour une marque d’envergure mondiale. Elle livre des idées audacieuses primées qui font tourner les têtes et touchent le public. De la marque au détail en passant par les réseaux sociaux, le numérique et le CRM, nous conduisons une créativité qui roule harmonieusement sur l’ensemble du parcours client. \nÀ propos du poste \nVML recherche un(e) Directeur(trice) de Groupe de Comptes exceptionnel(le) pour diriger et développer le compte Volkswagen au sein de l'équipe Type1. Avec une forte orientation vers la stratégie de marque et les réseaux sociaux, vous serez le moteur d'un travail audacieux et culturellement pertinent qui touche les gens - et fait bouger les véhicules hors des concessions. \nIl s'agit d'un rôle de direction senior pour quelqu'un qui s'épanouit à l'intersection de la grande réflexion de marque et du monde effréné des réseaux sociaux. Vous serez le partenaire client ultime, une voix de confiance dans la salle, et le type de leader qui fait ressortir le meilleur des équipes qui vous entourent. \nVos missions \nLeadership client & Relations \nPosséder et entretenir des relations clients senior, en agissant en tant que partenaire stratégique et conseiller(ère) de confiance à tous les niveaux de l'entreprise. \nConstruire des liens profonds et durables fondés sur la transparence, la proactivité et un engagement indéfectible à fournir un travail exceptionnel. \nNaviguer avec assurance dans des structures clients complexes, en influençant les décisions et en alignant les parties prenantes autour d'une vision créative et commerciale commune. \nIdentifier et saisir les opportunités de croissance organique, en développant des périmètres de travail reflétant à la fois l'ambition du client et les capacités de l'agence. \nStratégie de marque & Réseaux sociaux \nPiloter le développement stratégique de campagnes de marque intégrées et de programmes sociaux en continu, ancrés dans les insights consommateurs et conçus pour un impact culturel. \nDéfendre une compréhension approfondie de la marque Volkswagen, en garantissant cohérence et intégrité sur tous les points de contact - des moments forts de campagne au contenu quotidien. \nRester en avance sur les tendances des plateformes sociales, les comportements des audiences et les formats émergents, en apportant des idées fraîches et innovantes avant même que les clients ne les demandent. \nCollaborer étroitement avec les équipes stratégie, création et production pour façonner un travail à la fois créativement remarquable et commercialement efficace. \nLeadership & Développement des équipes \nDiriger, inspirer et encadrer une équipe de comptes performante, en favorisant une culture d'ambition, de responsabilité et de collaboration. \nDéfinir une vision claire pour l'équipe, en s'assurant que chacun comprend son rôle dans la réalisation de l'excellence et le développement de l'activité. \nAgir en tant que résolveur(euse) de problèmes calme et décisif(ve) face aux défis - trouver des solutions rapidement et maintenir l'élan sans compromettre la qualité. \nDéfendre une culture d'équipe positive et inclusive où les grandes idées peuvent venir de partout. \nExcellence opérationnelle \nSuperviser la livraison des projets sur les workstreams de marque et de réseaux sociaux, en s'assurant que le travail est livré dans les délais, dans le budget, et dépasse systématiquement les attentes. \nMaintenir une gestion financière rigoureuse du compte, incluant les prévisions, la planification des ressources et la rentabilité. \nÉtablir et maintenir des processus de premier ordre pour le briefing, les validations et la communication client. \nCe que vous apporterez \n8 ans ou plus d'expérience en gestion de comptes, avec une partie significative au niveau Directeur(trice) en environnement agence. \nUne expérience avérée dans la direction de grands comptes de marque et de réseaux sociaux, idéalement dans l'automobile, la mobilité ou des catégories de consommation similairement complexes. \nUne expérience démontrable dans la construction de relations clients senior et le développement de comptes grâce à la confiance, la réflexion stratégique et une livraison exceptionnelle. \nUn esprit commercial aiguisé - vous comprenez comment un excellent travail génère des résultats commerciaux et savez comment en exprimer la valeur. \nUne expertise approfondie de la stratégie des réseaux sociaux et du contenu sur des plateformes incluant Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook et LinkedIn. \nDes compétences exceptionnelles en communication, présentation et storytelling - vous savez tenir une salle de direction et inspirer un membre junior de l'équipe en égale mesure. \nUn(e) résolveur(euse) de problèmes naturel(le) avec un état d'esprit orienté solutions, capable de naviguer dans l'ambiguïté avec confiance et sang-froid. \nUne expérience au sein d'un environnement matriciel et multi-agences est fortement souhaitable. \nThe base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between the values at the bottom of this posting. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.\n-\n$90,000—$140,000 CAD\nWe 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.\nWPP (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. \nWhen you click \"Submit Application\", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. 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