Trading Executive (Entry Level)

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About WPP Media

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.

WPP Media OOH: A Leading WPP Media Brand

We are the UK’s #1 specialist out of home (OOH) agency. We work with more of the UK’s leading brands and 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 and 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

To support our Trading team and help undertake administrative duties across all of our client accounts. It is fast paced and challenging but you will always be supported and your achievements and efforts will be celebrated. We promote from within so this could be your next step towards becoming our next Business Director or Chief Client Officer.

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.

Overview Of Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities, And Duties

• Inputting campaigns onto our bespoke Aureus system
• Gathering of information for the weekly Market Update reports
• Undertake location mapping using our online tool
• Undertake general campaign support during and afterwards
• Creating a bespoke weekly update for agency planning teams
• Sourcing and sharing industry news from all internal communications and from trade press and social media

Key Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, And Experience)

• Highly organised and efficient
• Good eye for detail, inputting data
• Strong numerical skills
• Comfortable with learning new IT systems and online tool – quick to learn
• Good written English
• Pro-active and goes extra mile
• Team player and highly supportive of team
• Builds good relationships with range of people

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.