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 settings
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