Associate Director, 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. As Account Director, you are critical to the delivery of this ambition; working closely with the Senior Associate Director, you will be a key interface for our clients and lead planning projects from start to finish, acting as the conduit who brings together our specialists to deliver exceptional work. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the account, ensuring flow and accuracy of work and that the campaign management process follows best practice. You are across all communications and establish yourself as the first port of call for clients. You will build a strong relationship with your clients and become a trusted strategic partner – showing a deep understanding of your clients’ business and how communications can drive growth.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Senior Associate Director; Be a key interface for clients; Lead planning projects from start to finish; Act as the conduit who brings together specialists to deliver exceptional work; Oversee the day-to-day running of the account; Ensure flow and accuracy of work; Ensure campaign management process follows best practice; Be across all communications and establish yourself as the first port of call for clients; Build a strong relationship with clients and become a trusted strategic partner; Show deep understanding of clients’ business and how communications can drive growth

Requirements

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; Strong management and client relationship skills; People management skills to support AD in the management and development of Planners and Execs; Solution focused mindset; Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a team player mentality; Self-motivated; an ambition to make the ordinary extraordinary; A thirst to learn – be that the client’s business, people, brands, industry, trends etc; An ability to prioritise and delegate, as well as manage both up and down; Empathetic and self-aware; Motivated to drive business results for both client & OpenMind; Positive, proactive approach to problem solving; Calm under pressure; Accurate verbal and written feedback and instructions

Benefits

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