Senior Account Manager, Planner/Buyer

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop excellent OOH solutions for clients/agencies as experience grows
• Develop a good understanding of client's sector
• Communicate well with other Kinetic markets and work with them on client cross-market requests
• Oversee competitive analysis and post‑campaign analysis
• Update internal databases
• Prepare site tour documents and logistics of site tours
• Manage Team Assistants and Account Executives – leading by example
• Identify, solve or appropriately raise client issues
• Demonstrate use of industry and Kinetic planning tools and following 4D planning process
• Collate information from vendors, updating market reports and availability
• Develop excellent knowledge of vendor activity, building relationships with Media Owners
• Deepen strong relationships and networks throughout WPP Media

Skills and Experience

• 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
• Someone who has a good understanding of media (essential) and OOH (ideally)
• Someone who develops positive, productive, respectful relationships with colleagues (internal) and clients (external)
• Someone who has strong organisational skills and attention to detail, follows processes well but can consider the wider picture too
• Someone who is excellent at multi‑tasking
• Someone who has good numeracy, can manage budgets and is sensitive to wider commercial implications
• Someone who confidently uses internal technical tools, picks up new technology and systems well and adapts to change especially relating to digital and technical skills
• Excellent understanding of social media and internet
• Someone who is keen to grow and learn, to benefit from training in a breadth of areas led by Kinetic, GroupM, WPP and external providers
• Someone who is confident, engaging, positive and alive to possibilities; is articulate with good written and listening skills
• Interested in getting involved in the wider Kinetic initiatives – helping with training, forums, agency initiatives and events.

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.