Account Manager, Client Leadership - Manchester - ESSENCEMEDIACOM

    ESSENCEMEDIACOM
    ESSENCEMEDIACOM Manchester

    4 days ago

    Description

    Account Manager – Client Leadership


    Leeds, United Kingdom

    About WPP Media


    WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit

    WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit

    About EssenceMediacom – A Leading WPP Media Brand


    EssenceMediacom 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 world's 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.

    Role Summary and Impact


    As an Account Manager in our Client Leadership team, you will:

    • Be accountable for the day to day running of client business, using high levels of initiative to execute strategies and ensure accuracy and punctuality of billing and other administrative tasks
    • Be able to take and distil client briefs, working with the AD and BD to then come up with effective strategies, applying media channel knowledge to plans, aligned with a client's KPIs
    • Have a combination of strong leadership, communication and organisation skills, as well as thorough media knowledge across both on and offline channels
    • Have a working knowledge of core industry tools/platforms, such as Nielsen, TGI and Google Analytics
    • Oversee and contribute to the development of the junior team and overseeing this on a day to day basis is a key responsibility
    • Be obsessed with driving client performance, becoming a true extension of their team

    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 Mobilise the Enterprise.

    We would also be looking for the following:

    • A minimum of 3 years experience in a client services, media planning or investment role
    • An ability to analyse client sales and consumer data imaginatively and get to grips with dynamics of the clients marketing environment
    • An enthusiasm and passion about what we do
    • An ability to communicate verbally in an effective way with other members of the team, in particular other departments/creative agencies and Directors
    • An ability to summarise complex datasets in an effective way to deliver recommendations and points of view to internal and external stakeholders alike
    • A willingness and keenness to learn and develop, becoming experts in our proprietary and industry tools, and processes
    • A deep understanding of media channels and the media planning process
    • An understanding of media effectiveness and how we can deliver results

    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, and we're just as 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 frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating 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 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.

    Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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