Implementation & Activation Associate Manager

EssenceMediacom, part of WPP, is a media agency. The Implementation & Activation team is responsible for delivering implementation planning and activation across all media channels and touchpoints. As an Implementation & Activation Associate Manager, you play a critical role in overseeing the activation of client campaigns, ensuring consistent, best-in-class delivery, shaping implementation plans, supervising team workload, and fostering collaboration to meet and exceed client targets.

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure the accurate and timely activation of client media campaigns, maintaining best-in-class delivery standards; Develop, present, and refine effective, efficient, and innovative implementation plans and media schedules for clients; Supervise and support the workload of junior team members, ensuring client demands and deadlines are met; Facilitate strong collaboration within the team and with key internal and external stakeholders; Monitor campaign performance, identify opportunities for optimization, and guide the team in implementing adjustments; Contribute to producing best-in-class solutions and upholding high standards of client service; Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media partners, representing the agency professionally; Ensure all campaigns are delivered to the highest quality, aligning with agency standards and client objectives; Actively stay informed on market trends, media landscape changes, and new technologies, applying this knowledge to client work

Requirements

Relevant experience in media activation and implementation planning; Emerging leadership skills, with experience supervising team workload or mentoring junior colleagues; Strong and up-to-date knowledge of the media landscape, including macro consumer trends and associated challenges/opportunities; Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills; Proactive problem-solving mentality; Clear and compelling communication, with strong presentation skills; Well-developed negotiation and implementation planning capabilities; Results-driven, with the ability to identify and articulate campaign effectiveness; Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with media partners; A passion for the industry and a commitment to collaborative teamwork

Benefits

Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks; Employee resource groups; In-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events; Equal opportunity employer