At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Account Directors in managing client accounts and executing media campaigns across EMEA.
- Company: Join WPP Media, a leading AI-driven media agency focused on creative personalization.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, generous time off, and discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values creativity and collaboration, with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving growth for top brands with innovative media strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in media planning, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
About WPP Media
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale.
Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia. com.
6038 - Account Manager
Role Summary and Impact
T&P, part of WPP, is one of the world's leading full-service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands.
Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and m Six&Partners, it offers a holistic end-to-end marketing solution across four continents.
WPP & WPP Media back the agency, providing agility through a partner-led mindset and a workforce of 1,900 people trained on WPP's proprietary AI platform Creative Studio.
Role Overview
Your role encompasses supporting the Account Director (Bridgestone EMEA) and Client Lead (Karo Healthcare EMEA) in the smooth day-to-day running of the account, market coordination, strategic planning across all channels, central media planning and reporting.
Working efficiently and proactively, you will play a vital role in communicating with the planning and activation teams and deliver high standards of client service across offline and online channels throughout EMEA.
Key Responsibilities
- Internal & External Relationship Management
- Act as one of the primary day-to-day contacts for client stakeholders at Bridgestone and Karo, fostering strong, trusting relationships.
- Lead regular client meetings (e. g., status meetings, post campaign reviews) and articulate insights and recommendations clearly and confidently.
- Champion the network by forming strong relationships with all markets, surfacing and sharing the greatest work, and raising the floor within markets.
- Work seamlessly with internal specialist teams (e. g., activation, billing, strategy) and external agencies (e. g., creative) to ensure integrated campaign delivery.
- Be responsive and proactive to support the Account Director & the Client Lead and client requests.
- International Media Strategy & Planning
- Work closely with internal planning and buying teams to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution of campaigns (e. g., digital, TV, OOH, print).
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of cultural nuances and market specificities across EMEA to optimise media strategies.
- Build an understanding of both brand verticals, competition, and business in multiple markets to grasp challenges and opportunities.
- Campaign Execution & Performance Oversight
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of media campaigns, ensuring meticulous planning, timely execution, budget adherence and highest quality standards.
- Monitor campaign performance against agreed KPIs, working with the activation team to conduct in-depth analysis and provide actionable insights for optimisation.
- Prepare and present accurate, insightful performance reports to clients, highlighting key learnings and future opportunities.
- Become perfectly familiar and knowledgeable with all current campaigns by understanding strategy documents, media plans, and PCAs.
- Proactive Problem Solving & Innovation
- Anticipate potential challenges and proactively propose solutions to clients and internal teams.
- Continuously seek out and present new media opportunities, industry trends, and innovative approaches that could benefit clients.
- Bring AI into working practices.
- Financial Management
- Oversee billing and financial reconciliation for assigned accounts.
- Manage client budgets effectively, ensuring clear communication, transparency, and adherence to financial processes.
Skills and Experience
- Be Extraordinary – leading collectively to inspire transformational creativity.
- Create an Open Environment – balancing people and client experiences by cultivating trust.
- Lead Optimistically – championing growth and development to mobilise the enterprise.
- A highly motivated self-starter with a strong willingness to learn and progress.
- Previous experience in media planning & buying, particularly across digital channels.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to discuss technology and media trends authoritatively.
- High capability and confidence in brand building and acquisition planning.
- Proactive in developing inventive ideas that go beyond conventional solutions.
- Detail-oriented with a keen eye for continuous improvement.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics.
We foster an inclusive environment that values collaboration, creativity, and connection.
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