Planner Buyer - Paid Social

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. OpenMind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Executive to join our Paid Social team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and executing social media campaigns, ensuring client satisfaction, and delivering outstanding results. This role involves collaborating closely with the Account Manager and other team members to support our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Assist in maintaining strong client relationships by providing excellent customer service and prompt responses to client inquiries. Prepare and participate in client meetings, including the creation of agendas, presentations, and reports. Support the Account Manager in understanding client goals and objectives, translating them into actionable media plans.
• Media Planning and Buying: Collaborate with the media planning team to develop and implement media strategies that meet client objectives. Assist in the preparation of media plans, flowcharts, and buying schedules. Monitor and analyse campaign performance, providing regular updates and recommendations for optimisation.
• Campaign Execution: Coordinate with internal teams (creative, digital, analytics) to ensure seamless execution of media campaigns. Manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. Oversee the trafficking and implementation of media buys across various platforms.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare campaign performance reports, using data to provide insights and recommendations for future campaigns. Monitor and track media expenditures to ensure alignment with client budgets. Conduct competitive analysis and market research to support client strategies.
• Administrative Support: Maintain accurate and organised documentation of all client communications, plans, and reports. Assist in the preparation of client billing and financial reconciliation. Handle any additional administrative tasks as needed to support the account team.

Skills And Experience

• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A positive attitude towards working in social media advertising and know-how of the social media landscape.

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.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.