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1150 - Account Manager - Client Services
Role Summary And Impact
An Account Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of integrated communications solutions from inception of the brief to presentation of the finished solution, through monitoring the campaign when it goes live, to reporting on the campaign results once it has run its course. The Account Manager will be responsible for managing the output of external and internal resources utilised in this delivery. Working with the Account Director and planning team within the agency, the candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to both work independently and lead a team within the agency. The AM will also be required to establish good working relationships with external agencies including creative and PR. An Account Manager needs to possess good analytical and interpretive skills, paying close attention to detail, and have the ability to think creatively and strategically. There is a requirement to develop communications solutions quickly and accurately. An Account Manager must possess a clear and concise style of writing along with a confident and persuasive presentation technique.
Skills And Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s 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.
As an Account Manager you should
* Have a strong knowledge of all media opportunities
* Be able to Identify how future trends will impact media planning
* Develop buying strategies and oversee all buying to ensure best value
* Be able to provide regular campaign updates to senior management and clients
* Have a knowledge of industry media planning tools (DDS, Addynamix etc)
* Demonstrate natural curiosity and challenge planning when required
* Have a confident and persuasive presenting technique
* Be able to prioritise work, not only their own but the teams as well
* A desire to deliver award winning work and industry leading innovation
What You Will Need
* An interest in and thorough knowledge of all media opportunities
* A team player with excellent communication skills
* An ability to be proactive, multi-task and manage time effectively
* A clear and concise style of writing with confident, persuasive presentation skills
* Numerical and analytical skills
* The ideal candidate will be well versed in all aspects of media planning and buying across all media. As the role will be predominantly client facing, the candidate should have demonstrable experience in communicating complex media planning as straightforward client advice
* Experience of business analytics and/or econometrics would be helpful, but not essential
* An enquiring mind is a must
Life At WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work. We’re committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host in‑office events celebrating team wins, thought leadership, holidays and milestone events. 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. 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.
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