Account Executive - OOH

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth.

About WPP Media: A Leading WPP Media Brand. WPP Media OOH are the UK’s #1 specialist out of home (OOH) agency. We work with more of the UK’s leading brands & agencies than anyone else to influence valuable audiences on the move. We are a diverse group of passionate experts, united in our devotion to one medium. We are entering a new era for OOH, one defined by significant growth, disruption and tech innovation. We want to be the agency that is leading the industry through this change. To deliver outcomes that are human, inspiring and effective.

Our company values demonstrate how we build relationships and conduct business. They are agility, integrity, innovation, passion & focus. Our world is changing and we are looking for new talent to join us. People who are excited by the possibilities ahead for OOH, that share our appetite for change, that can live our values and will help us to transform our business and the wider industry.

Role Summary and Impact

• Support an Account Manager and work with members of the wider internal team as well as external relationships – clients and media owners – in developing OOH campaigns.
• Develop an understanding of how to plan OOH and develop the different approaches to OOH planning.
• Basic understanding of data and the role it plays in OOH planning.
• Proficient use of all tools and systems.
• Develop an understanding of all of WPP Media OOH’s products and services.
• Managing data collection and input.
• Creating competitive reports.
• Location mapping.
• Visiting sites.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

We think you’d enjoy this role if you are:

• Someone who is pro‑active and goes the extra mile.
• Someone who is a team player and highly supportive of the team.
• Someone who builds good relationships with a range of people.
• Someone who is highly organised and efficient.
• Someone with a good eye for detail, inputting data.
• Someone with strong numerical skills.
• Someone who is comfortable and quick with learning new IT systems and online tools.
• Someone who communicates well with good written English.
• Someone who is keen to grow and learn and to benefit from training in a breadth of areas led by WPP Media OOH and external providers.

We’d really like it if you had:

• Good understanding and use of MS Office /Windows – Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrable success in a media planning environment, including 2 years at Account Executive level.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.

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 around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

UK based role: the role requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.