Account Manager Comms Planning

AboutWPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people planetclientsand communities. For more information visit .

WPP Media is WPPs global media a world where media is everywhere and in everything we bring the best platform people and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information visit

AboutEssenceMediacom:A LeadingWPP MediaBrand

Role Summary and Impact

The planning account manager is the perfect role for a bright enthusiastic and personable character and an opportunity to work within the umbrella of the biggest advertiser in the country and on the most exciting and popular brands within that.

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day account be involved in end-to-end media planning from annual planning to econometrics debriefs lead a team and deliver idea-first media solutions withinaaccommodatingfairand friendly client team. The candidate should also have an established knowledge of the UK digital landscape and experience using insights and planning tools to ensure our plans are digital-first founded in insight and set-up to test & learn. If you have a passion for media planning across multiple channels this is a wonderful opportunity!

The planning account manager has three main responsibilities:

1) Leading the day-to-day account management and being the go-to person for the client. You will be indispensable to them a key ally to help them develop amazing work.

2) Inspiring and managing the internal team. Doing and delegating whereappropriate overseeing important budget documents and ensuring the efficiency of the day to day.

3) Acting as the key fulcrum between planning and otherEssenceMediacomdepartments to ensure a smooth and successful running of the account.

Skills and Experience

AtWPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embraceWPP &WPP Mediassharedcorevalues:

• BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
• Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
• LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.
• Performance mindset be proficient in managing budgets and comprehensive measurement documents.
• Proven digital understandingtrainingand ability to cover digital questions in client meetings in lieu of specialist teams.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with excellent written & verbal English language skills/grammar.
• Independent worker who can own and manage relationships confidently.
• Drive to executenew ideasand be at the forefront of new industry developments.
• work hard play hard group.
• A keen eye for detail and a conscientious approach.
• Experience in cross channel media planning.
• A positive and passionate approach that motivates the team around you.
• The ability to delegate up and downwards to coordinate between groups and departments and to be able to sell strategiesinitiativesand ideas convincingly.
• Provide regular feedback (both positive and negative) to the team on a regular basis.
• Set clear KPIs that focus on the individuals key behaviours and areas for improvement.
• Flag up any serious performance issuesimmediatelyand seek help to manage them accordingly.
• Ensure that the team are working in a collaborative way with Digital Investment MBA Business Science Consumer Insight etc.
• Quality control of output from the team.

Life atWPP Media& Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work andwerejust as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media Mediaemployees can tap into the globalWPP Media& WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam 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 Mediais an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard toparticular 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 whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations 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

Please read our Privacy Notice ( more information on how we process the information you provide.

#LI-Promoted

Please read our Privacy Noticefor more information on how we process the information you provide.