Regional Activation Lead (FTC)

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2666 Regional Activation Lead

Role Summary and Impact

EssenceMediacom:

EssenceMediacom part of WPP 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.

We are seeking a strategic experienced Media Management & Delivery (MM&D) Lead for the Airbnb business. This role requires deep media expertise across planning and buying with a strong understanding of the platform landscape and the ability to identify and unlock innovation opportunities that drive impact for Airbnbs campaigns. The Lead will oversee a team of MM&D specialists fostering strong collaboration across media measurement and cross-functional teams. Reporting to the Global MM&D lead Airbnb this role will play an active part in the broader WPP and Airbnb media leadership communities to ensure alignment and best-in-class execution across markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20 media practitioners across markets spanning multiple disciplines
• Act as a trusted advisor to Airbnb shaping and influencing strategy while constructively challenging where needed
• Manage risks and opportunities across channels proactively escalating key issues
• Drive growth across the Airbnb business and support broader new business initiatives across regions
• Oversee team growth including recruitment interviewing and onboarding
• Build strong relationships with key Airbnb stakeholders and platform partners leading senior-level communications (e.g. Media Growth and Marketing leadership)
• Continuously monitor and improve client satisfaction
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives to enhance processes and quality standards
• Foster collaboration across functions (Data & MarTech Ad Operations Planning Creative and others) to deliver integrated high-impact outcomes
• Lead regional-to-local orchestration ensuring consistency of strategy while enabling local nuance and execution excellence across EMEA markets
• Drive innovation agenda across platforms (e.g. AI-driven initiatives emerging formats social influencers programmatic creator ecosystems) in partnership with Airbnb and key partners

Skills and Experience

• Deep digital expertise across strategic planning and execution at scale spanning channels inclusive of social programmatic and othersapplied to global and local Airbnb campaigns
• Proven track record partnering with senior stakeholders to define and lead high-impact marketing initiatives across fast-moving consumer-centric environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire large cross-functional teams (50) fostering collaboration across regions and disciplines
• Strong executive presence with a track record of presenting to and securing alignment from senior client leadership
• Proven ability to drive innovation with platform partners (Meta Google TikTok etc.) translating betas and new capabilities into measurable impact
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate complex matrixed organizations
• Experience scaling campaigns globally coordinating across markets teams and languages to drive consistency with local relevance
• Deep appreciation for creative effectiveness with experience shaping or influencing asset development for performance
• Experience integrating or leveraging AI/automation in media workflows (e.g. optimization creative iteration insights generation)

Life at WPP 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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