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3298 - Manager, Implementational Planning
Role Summary and Impact
We’re looking for an analytical and thoughtful Digital Planner to work on the well-known UK powerhouse – Tesco. The candidate should already have an excellent knowledge of the UK digital landscape and be well-versed in both planning and buying digital media.
You will have strong communication and project management skills and also hold excellent analytical ability, understanding how to harness data to produce and present valuable audience insights to the client.
You will work closely with other media specialists to deliver an integrated plan, often taking the lead in developing the connected system using digital to link other media channels and understanding how other media plans fit in that system. As the Account Manager, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional digital work Tesco brands and acting as a mentor and leader to the junior team members.
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:
- BeExtraordinary byLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
- Create anOpen environment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
- LeadOptimistically byChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.
- Significant experience working in a media agency, planning and buying across digital channels (PPC, Paid Social, Display, Programmatic).
- Desire to drive performance and improve efficiencies.
- Understanding of digital principles, paid social, partnerships, mobile, data and analytics.
- Strategic mindset and be confident to build strategic responses from scratch.
- Strong knowledge of the programmatic and paid social landscape as it relates to various channels including display, video and experiential.
- Strong knowledge of, and experience in multiple technology platforms: DSPs/Social Ads Managers, verification tools, viewability, analytics, attribution modelling and ad serving.
- Proven competency in data analysis, trafficking and Microsoft Excel.
- Problem solving and solutions focused mind-set.
- Strong presentation and communication skills with excellent written & verbal English language skills/grammar.
- A positive and passionate approach that motivates the team around you.
- Independent worker who can own and manage relationships confidently.
- Drive to execute new ideas and be at the forefront of new industry developments.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to train others and encourage knowledge sharing.
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.
- competitive medical
- group retirement plans
- vision
- dental insurance
- significant paid time off
- preferential partner discounts
- 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.
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