Direct Volkswagen account growth and delivery within VML’s hybrid Type1 team, combining automotive brand leadership with social media expertise.

This Group Account Director position leads a complex consumer account for Volkswagen, supported by VML and its Type1 super team. You will manage senior relationships, align stakeholders, and guide brand and social workstreams. Success requires decisive leadership, financial discipline, and confidence navigating ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build transparent, long-term senior client relationships
- Influence decisions across complex client structures
- Lead and develop a high-performing account team
- Solve delivery challenges while maintaining quality
- Establish processes for briefing, approvals, and communication

Requirements:

- Eight-plus years managing accounts in agency environments
- Director-level experience leading significant client business
- Deep social media strategy and content expertise
- Solutions-first approach to ambiguity and problem-solving
- Ability to command boardrooms and inspire junior colleagues

Lead Volkswagen’s account with calm decisiveness, social media knowledge, financial management, and senior agency relationship expertise.

📌 Senior Automotive Account Director (Toronto)
🏢 VML Canada
📍 Toronto