Account Manager, OOH

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About WPP Media

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About WPP Media: A Leading WPP Media Brand

WPP Media OOH are the UK’s #1 specialist out of home (OOH) agency. We work with more of the UK’s leading brands & agencies than anyone else to influence valuable audiences on the move. We are a diverse group of passionate experts, united in our devotion to one medium.

We are entering a new era for OOH, one defined by significant growth, disruption and tech innovation. We want to be the agency that is leading the industry through this change. To deliver outcomes that are human, inspiring and effective.

Our company values demonstrate how we build relationships and conduct business. They are agility, integrity, innovation, passion & focus. Our world is changing and we are looking for new talent to join us. People who are excited by the possibilities ahead for OOH, that share our appetite for change, that can live our values and will help us to transform our business and the wider industry.

Role Summary And Impact

Key responsibilities of this role:

• Develop basic OOH solutions for clients/agencies as experience grows
• Develop an understanding of client's sector
• Effectively communicate with other WPP Media OOH markets and work with them on client cross-market requests
• Collate production requirements
• Co-ordinate campaign photography and sharing with clients
• Undertake competitive analysis and post-campaign analysis
• Compile production reports
• Prepare site tour documents and logistics of site tours
• Identify and appropriately raises client issues
• Update internal databases
• Demonstrate use of industry and WPP Media OOH planning tools and following 4D planning process
• Collate information from vendors, updating market reports and availability
• Develop knowledge of vendor activity, building relationships with Media Owners
• Begin to develop strong relationships and networks throughout WPP Media OOH

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s 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.

• Someone who has a good understanding of media (essential) and OOH (ideally)
• Someone who develops positive, productive, respectful relationships with colleagues (internal) and clients (external)
• Someone who has strong organisational skills and attention to detail, follows processes well but can consider the wider picture too
• Someone who is excellent at multi-tasking
• Someone who has good numeracy, can manage budgets and is sensitive to wider commercial implications
• Someone who confidently uses internal technical tools, picks up new technology and systems well and adapts to change especially relating to digital and technical skills
• Excellent understanding of social media and internet
• Someone who is keen to grow and learn, to benefit from training in a breadth of areas led by WPP Media OOH, WPP and external providers
• Someone who is confident, engaging, positive and alive to possibilities; is articulate with good written and listening skills
• Interested in getting involved in the wider WPP Media OOH initiatives – helping with training, forums, agency initiatives (Green Team, Team Roots, Team Pride, Team Enable, Mental Health Allies) and events

• Good understanding and use of MS Office /Windows – Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrable success in a media planning environment, including 2 years at Account Executive level

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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