Senior Manager – OOH Planner/Buyer – MM&D
Role Summary And Impact
We are entering a new era for OOH, defined by significant growth, disruption, and tech innovation. We want to be the agency that leads the industry through this change, delivering outcomes that are human, inspiring, and effective. Our values—agility, integrity, innovation, passion & focus—guide our approach and shape our culture.
Responsibilities
* Develop excellent OOH solutions for clients and agencies as experience grows
* Develop a good understanding of client’s sector
* Communicate well with other Kinetic markets and collaborate on cross‑market requests
* Collate production requirements
* Oversee competitive analysis and post‑campaign analysis
* Compile production reports
* Update internal databases
* Prepare site tour documents and logistics of site tours
* Manage Team Assistants and Account Executives—leading by example
* Identify, solve or appropriately raise client issuesDemonstrate use of industry and Kinetic planning tools following the 4D planning process
* Collate information from vendors, updating market reports and availability
* Develop excellent knowledge of vendor activity and build relationships with media owners
* Deepen strong relationships and networks throughout WPP Media
Skills And Experience
* Be extraordinary by leading collectively to inspire transformational creativity
* Create an open environment by balancing people and client experiences and cultivating trust
* Lead optimistically by championing growth and development to mobilise the enterprise
* Good understanding of media (essential) and OOH (ideally)
* Develop positive, productive, respectful relationships with colleagues and clients
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, follows processes well but considers the wider picture
* Excellent at multi‑tasking
* Good numeracy, can manage budgets and is sensitive to wider commercial implications
* Confidently uses internal technical tools, quickly learns new technology and systems, and adapts to change, especially relating to digital and technical skills
* Excellent understanding of social media and internet
* Eager to grow and learn, benefiting from training offered by Kinetic, GroupM, WPP, and external providers
* Confident, engaging, positive and alive to possibilities; articulate with good written and listening skills
* Interested in wider Kinetic initiatives—training, forums, agency initiatives and events
Life At WPP Media & Benefits
We invest in employees to help them do their best work. Employees can tap into global WPP Media & WPP networks, pursue passions, grow networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. Benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
UK Location & Work Rights
Please note this is a UK‑based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.
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