Account Manager, Planning

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Account Manager to join our Duracell team based in London. You’ll be responsible for managing the media planning across a number of markets; this role is ideally suited to someone who is eager to take ownership of key workstreams and truly drive business results for their client(s). The team is responsible for delivering best-in-class planning and implementation of the E&A “Bunny Markets”. You’ll be part of a close-knit planning team, however be expected to work with other teams such as strategy, e-comm and activation. All biddable activity is managed by a hub also based in London, and you will also work (virtually) with local teams in every market. You will operate as the key point of contact for clients and project manage all media plans from creation to activation and analysis. You will take full ownership of your markets and shape the strategy to deliver on client business objectives. This is a brand led account whereby our main KPI is to achieve top of mind awareness, as well as drive sales of Duracell batteries. The main vehicles we activate across are paid social, programmatic online video, linear TV, CTV, OOH, pOOH and audio. The brand is highly aligned with key sporting events so there is also scope to be involved in key partnerships, working with the Sports & Entertainment team, alongside the more traditional media campaigns.

Responsibilities

Managing the media planning across a number of markets; Taking ownership of key workstreams and driving business results for clients; Delivering best-in-class planning and implementation of the E&A “Bunny Markets”; Working with other teams such as strategy, e-comm and activation; Operating as the key point of contact for clients and project managing all media plans from creation to activation and analysis; Taking full ownership of markets and shaping strategy to deliver on client business objectives; Achieving top of mind awareness and driving sales of Duracell batteries; Being involved in key partnerships with the Sports & Entertainment team alongside traditional media campaigns

Requirements

Embrace WPP & WPP Media 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 Mobilize the Enterprise); Excellent attention to detail; Experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Understanding of the principles of marketing and advertising, as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements; Ability to manage direct client communications, both written and verbal; Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage expectations; Calm under pressure and able to juggle multiple projects; Enthusiastic, helpful, and collaborative, seeking an environment where you can learn, develop, and actively contribute to the evolution of a key agency account; Self-motivated individual who is well organised and can manage multiple publisher / client conversations at the same time

Nice to have

Exposure to social media and programmatic activities; Experience in working across multiple markets

Benefits

Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks; Employee resource groups and frequent in-office events