Account Executive
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Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. We unitecutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions world-class creativity next-generation production transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counselin a single company powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Opento help our clients navigate change capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information visit.
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people planet clients and 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
About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand
EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the worlds best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy built on data & technology built for people & algorithms built around diverse schools of thought built to test & learn at scale and crucially built to evolve.
Role Summary and Impact
EssenceMediacom handles the media planning and buying for some of the worlds smartest advertisers. Supported by keen consumer insight analysis and experience we are part of the largest media planning and buying network in the world.
We are looking for a Media Executive to join the planning team. The successful candidate will play an integral part in the planning process and will get to work across the entire campaign life cycle from strategy to execution to reporting. The role will include some client contact and exposure to the fast pace of planning across a market leading advertiser. There will be an opportunity to upskill across all channel specialisms.
Based in our new WPP campus building in the heart of Manchesters development district the largest communications operation outside of London and the home for all WPP regional talent across a number of business disciplines and an amazing place to grow your communications career and to realise your potential in a dynamic and exciting setting.
3 best things about the job
- The work: every day working on a planning account is exciting with new challenges and this is the best way to learn and grow.
- The team: we are a group who want to work for each other and produce brilliant work.
- The client: this role includes significant exposure to a client group who are knowledgeable and keen. to add more innovation to their media plans and are at the forefront of a successful cross-agency partnership.
Measures of success
In three months:
- You are an established member of the team adding value support and innovation to the business
- Learnt about media planning and established strong working relationships with the planning and channel specialist teams gaining trust through strong attention to detail
- Completed all relevant EssenceMediacom & third-party training.
In six months:
- Overseen campaigns or workstreams across a range of channels
- Gained the trust of the Account Manager and Account Director
- Built strong relationships with the relevant stakeholders at our media partners.
Skills and Experience
At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
- Positive attitude and good intent
- Proactive mindset
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
- Attention to detail
- To build relationships internally and externally
- Effective communication
- Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks within identified time frames
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 were 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.
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 were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve 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.
Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location
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Required Experience:
IC
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