Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience. We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Who we are looking for:

Wunderman Thompson is looking for a collaborative Senior Account Director with a passion for Volkswagen, one of the world\'s most iconic brands. Reporting to the VP, Business Lead, you will lead deployment of customer-driven digital-first marketing campaigns alongside a dedicated cross-functional team. This is a 12-month maternity leave contract position, with health & dental benefits.

What you\'ll do:

• Client | Become a trusted advisor for your client. Know their business and competitive landscape and champion the work. Provide strategic insights and guide the business by recommending solutions and optimization opportunities to achieve key business KPIs.
• Team | Work with strategists, creative, UX, business analyst, development, and analytic teams to create engaging and impactful work. Collaborate to develop briefs. Direct and guide your team to ensure campaigns run smoothly and enter the market on time and on budget. Oversee and motivate direct reports. Collaborate with other lines of businesses to provide insight on digital first campaigns.
• Process | Oversee the daily operations of your assigned portfolio.

Who you are:

• Innovator | You bring people together and create gravity around ideas. You are excited by opportunities to explore new ideas rather than rely on existing paradigms.
• Agile | A get-things-done attitude. You dig in and figure out how to work around problems. You anticipate requirements and manage expectations. You place an importance on the details.
• Collaborative | Cultivate trust with clients. Work well with teams across the agency. You champion encouraging team environments.

What you\'ll need:

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in a creative or digital agency.
• 2+ years of experience managing direct reports.
• Deep digital marketing experience including SEO/SEM and web application management.
• Experience with enterprise CMS systems and working with UX.
• Experience building partnerships and positively influencing team members and clients.
• Skillful at crafting and presenting compelling points of view to support ideas, concepts, and strategic direction to clients.
• Automotive experience an asset.

What we offer:

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviours to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

Wunderman Thompson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect. As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve. Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency. For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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