Account Executive

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. With exceptional talent trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform WPP Open we help clients navigate change capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPPs AI-driven media operating unit bringing together media data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence clients see exactly where how and why their media investment is working.

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2368 - Account Executive

About the Role
Join our Leeds planning team as an Account Executive and work alongside a talented team to deliver day-to-day strategies for exciting award-winning global clients. Youll collaborate with senior leaders and specialist teams to create media strategies rooted in data audience insights and designed to deliver business results.

This role offers opportunities to lead campaigns mentor junior team members and grow your career in a fun supportive environment. A good understanding of media channels is essential while curiosity a growth mindset and enthusiasm are key.

Why Join Us

1. The Team: Work with a passionate talented group eager to share knowledge and support your development.
2. The Work: Every day is different with new challenges exciting campaigns and opportunities to push boundaries.
3. Development: Benefit from industry-leading learning programs mentorship and hands-on experience with high-profile campaigns.

What Youll Do

• Develop and deliver media strategies with the Account Director.
• Act as the clients key contact ensuring campaigns meet objectives.
• Lead the financial management of accounts adhering to budgets and compliance processes.
• Mentor junior team members fostering their growth and expertise.
• Stay curious - engage in training and industry trends to keep ahead of innovations.

What Were Looking For

• Experience:Experience in the industry. A good foundation in ATL and digital channels (PPC SEO Paid Social eCommerce etc.)
• Analytical Skills: Confident interpreting data identifying trends and presenting actionable insights.
• Collaboration: Build relationships across teams and clients with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Curiosity: Passionate about learning and solving challenges.
• Organisational Skills: Manage diverse tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Some experience training and mentoring junior team members ideal but not essential.

Measures of Success

• 3 Months: Established strong client and team relationships completed training and contributed value to campaigns.
• 6 Months: Delivered impactful campaigns demonstrated strong client and category knowledge and actively supported team delivery against client objectives.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Be Extraordinary investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimisticallyfirmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions build vital professional connections and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open and supportive 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 that while our philosophy is the same across WPP benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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