Account Manager, Planning

The role

You will run the day to day work for client accounts, including billing and admin, and turn client briefs into strategies with the AD and BD teams. You will also lead and develop a junior team on a daily basis.

What you will do

• Run the day to day of client business and execute strategies
• Ensure accuracy and punctuality of billing and other admin tasks
• Take and distil client briefs and work with the AD and BD to build strategies
• Oversee and contribute to the development of the junior team on a day to day basis
• Drive client performance and become an extension of the client's team

Required qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication and organisation skills
• Thorough media knowledge across on and offline channels
• Experience in a client services, media planning or investment role
• Ability to analyse client sales and consumer data
• Ability to communicate verbally with other teams, creative agencies and Directors
• Willingness to learn and become expert in proprietary and industry tools and processes
• Deep understanding of media channels and the media planning process
• Understanding of media effectiveness and how to deliver results
• Enthusiasm and passion for the work
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Access to the global WPP Media and WPP networks
• Employee resource groups and in-office events

Before you apply

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It is an equal opportunity employer.