Responsibilities
- 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.
- Inspiring and managing the internal team. Doing and delegating where appropriate, overseeing important budget documents and ensuring the efficiency of the day to day.
- Acting as the key fulcrum between planning and other EssenceMediacom departments to ensure a smooth and successful running of the account.
Requirements
- Proven digital understanding, training and 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.
- 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 strategies, initiatives and ideas convincingly.
- Provide regular feedback (both positive and negative) to the team on a regular basis.
- Set clear KPIs’ that focus on the individual’s key behaviours and areas for improvement.
- Flag up any serious performance issues immediately and 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.
Nice to Have
- A keen eye for detail and a conscientious approach.
- Drive to execute new ideas and be at the forefront of new industry developments.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — UK
Additional Information
- 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 we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve 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.
