Account Manager, Planning

Openmind, part of WPP, is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the advanced best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment. The Category Manager is an experienced media expert as part of ZEUR UK team, responsible for developing strong relationships with the UK Nestle Category team, providing excellent Comms Planning skills and have the knowledge/skills to push innovative thinking as well as best in class planning. You will be an excellent communicator & manager to a Planner and Exec.

Responsibilities

Develop strong relationships with the UK Nestle Category team; Provide excellent Comms Planning skills; Push innovative thinking as well as best in class planning; Onboard fully onto the OpenMind platforms and integrate with all key stakeholders; Build strong relationships with teams and clients; Work closely with the AD/SAD to develop a campaign brief; Gain trust of all internal and external stakeholders; Lead elements some responses to brief; Positively contribute to the quality of planning output; Support the development of exceptional, award-winning planning work; Be a go-to source of energy and insight in the team; Support implementation of 'fewer, bigger, better' strategy through Category holistic media strategy and measurement (including Retail Digital Media and Search); Coordinate responses across channels, thinking in systems not silos; Coordinate campaign best practice with more junior members of the team; Challenge the ordinary and help our team produce great work; Work closely with the SAD to review ways of working processes; Help manage the quality of the work that is taken to the client and ensure all reporting and finance processes and timings are adhered to; Become the trusted point person of your client peer level; Manage and develop your team, ensuring they are performing at their full potential and looking out for their wellbeing; Agree objectives with your SAD/BD to ensure constant progression; Contribute to OpenMind culture in the team – great planners with clear goals, objectives, and development plans; Work with GDS (Biddable Digital Team) to ensure they are integrated seamlessly within planning processes and implementation processes; Work with retail team to help integrate capabilities into everyday planning

Requirements

Experienced media expert; Strong relationship-building with the UK Nestle Category team; Excellent Comms Planning skills; Knowledge/skills to push innovative thinking; Best in class planning; Excellent communicator and manager to a Planner and Exec; Embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance; Group retirement plans; Vision insurance; Dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days