Manager, Clients

An Account Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of integrated communications solutions from the 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 their 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.

Responsibilities

Managing the delivery of integrated communications solutions from the 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; Managing the output of external and internal resources utilised in this delivery; Working with the Account Director and planning team within the agency; Demonstrating ability to work independently and lead a team within the agency; Establishing good working relationships with external agencies including creative and PR; Developing communications solutions quickly and accurately; Providing regular campaign updates to senior management and clients; Developing buying strategies and overseeing all buying to ensure best value

Requirements

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; 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; Well versed in all aspects of media planning and buying across all media; Demonstrable experience in communicating complex media planning as straight forward client advice; An enquiring mind is a must; Good analytical and interpretive skills, paying close attention to detail, and the ability to think creatively and strategically

Nice to have

Experience of business analytics and/or econometrics would be helpful, but not essential

Benefits

Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Employee resource groups; Frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events; Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks