Account Executive (Local Planning)

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2457 - Account Executive (Local Planning) - UK

Role Summary and Impact

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As Growth Architects we drive growth thatbenefitsall stakeholders better for people planet and business by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers increases consumer trust in the brand and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

We are looking for an enthusiastic creative curious Account Executive to join our Local planning team sitting within our UK Connections Planning team.

Our team are local media experts who pull together highly detailed cross-channel media plans for specific locations across the UK. This role in Local is unique and offers a great insight into the full matrix of marketing communications including client relationships strategic thinking cross channel planning media buying specialist teams agency partners and measurement. You will get a great grounding in planning and buying both online and offline media channels across a range of clients including M&S Rolex & BP. Outside of our core clients we can also be used as a specialist buying team for any client within Mindshares roster.

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.

We work with our clients from briefing stage to end of campaign reporting so you will have a holistic view of the entire process. Youll have heavy client exposure and will be contributing to meetings and proposal presentations direct with our clients so must have strong written & verbal communication skills.

The bulk of your time will be spent investigating local areas and identifying local media opportunities within them as well as planning on a granular level (strong attention to detail is required) booking campaigns with media owners aiding in our finance processes and proactively supporting the rest of the team. With multiple clients & campaigns to juggle organisational skills including time and project management are necessary. You will get trained in local planning tools such as AdWanted JICREG & Experian as well as WPPs AI planning platform.

Life atWPP Media& Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe 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 this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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