Manager, Client Leadership

The role

You will manage day-to-day client work on the Amazon MGM Studios account, running launch campaigns for films released theatrically in the UK. You will lead briefs and campaign deliverables, support planning executives, and act as a main contact for junior clients.

What you will do

• Develop an in-depth understanding of media channels and how to use them based on the client brief
• Own campaign activity: brief teams, collate responses, manage client deliverables and ensure accuracy
• Work with planning and activation teams to run the day-to-day account efficiently
• Bring in specialist teams where needed for briefs and client questions
• Ensure financial management processes are excellent and met on time
• Be the trusted main day-to-day contact for junior clients
• Support Planning Executives, keep them on track, mentor them and challenge them with new projects
• Train other team members on media planning tools
• Be accountable for ongoing campaign budget management, including finance reconciliations
• Deliver accurate reports with insights to improve campaign performance

Required qualifications

• Experience in entertainment/theatrical, or a genuine passion for film
• Knowledge of media landscape, trends and best practice
• Ability to present from platform and from data outside platform
• Ability to answer client questions and liaise with internal teams
• Ability to translate business problems into solutions
• Ability to manage several projects and tasks accurately with minimal error
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in plain language
• Ability to build persuasive stories and recommendations from media and industry trends
• Ability to plan multi-media campaigns with clear measurement
• 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 WPP Media and WPP global networks
• Employee resource groups and in-office events

Before you apply

• Right to work in the UK is required
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It is an equal opportunity employer.