Kinetic is seeking a Senior Account Director to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and delivering best-in-class Out-of-Home (OOH) solutions. You'll serve as the key contact for a portfolio of agencies and clients, ensuring exceptional service, strategic insight, and commercial growth.

What You'll Do

Serve as the primary lead contact for planning OOH solutions, working closely with clients, agencies, and media owners to plan and execute campaigns.
Ensure your team consistently delivers the highest level of service, meeting agreed criteria and KPIs.
Build and maintain excellent rapport with key media owners, ensuring optimal value and target adherence.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of vendor news and activity, providing informed perspectives to clients and internal teams.
Proactively identify and resolve challenging client issues, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.
Innovate and develop new ways of servicing client and agency needs, delegating responsibilities effectively.
Place creativity at the forefront, promoting data-led planning via Aureus and driving innovation and technology in OOH.
Play a significant role in client audits, collaborating closely with Trading and Investment teams.
Drive the adoption of all WPP Media OOH's offerings and specialist business units to generate revenue.
Identify and capitalise on opportunities for growth, actively seeking ways to drive additional revenue.
Ensure the team consistently adheres to service charters and booking systems.
Demonstrate expert use of all WPP Media OOH and industry tools and systems, providing training where needed.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of WPP Media OOH’s 4D planning philosophy, ensuring its consistent application.
Promote and collaborate with internal teams, clients, and agencies on the convergence of OOH with mobile, digital, and social media.
Lead, motivate, and inspire your team to deliver effective OOH solutions.
Oversee and actively develop Account Directors, Senior Account Managers, and Account Managers.
Act as a mentor and sounding board for more junior staff, leading by example.
Contribute to wider WPP Media OOH business initiatives, including training, forums, and tool development.
Actively participate in WPP Media OOH initiatives such as All In Groups and company events.
Embrace an agile approach, working across the wider WPP Media OOH business as required.

What We're Looking For

At least 5 years of demonstrable success in a media planning environment.
Strong understanding of media in general and deep expertise in OOH.
Strong understanding and proficient use of MS Office / Windows (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Confidence in using internal technical tools, with an aptitude for quickly adapting to new technology and systems.
Excellent understanding of social media and internet trends.
Excels at building positive, productive, and respectful relationships with colleagues and clients.
Can seamlessly navigate between strategic thinking and meticulous day-to-day detail.
Is commercially astute and actively contributes to business objectives.
Demonstrates excellent multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Is confident, engaging, positive, and open to possibilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have

GCSEs (Grade 6/B or above) in English Language and Maths, A-Levels or equivalent, and a university degree.

Technical Stack

MS Office / Windows (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Internal technical tools
Aureus

Team & Environment

You will report to a Business Director or Client Director. Kinetic is a diverse team of passionate experts, united by our devotion to this dynamic medium.