Senior Account Executive - Audio & Publishing

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

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About EssenceMediacom

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact

Reporting into the Account Director, the Audio & Publishing (A&P) Senior Account Executive role is predominantly to support the team in the day‑to‑day running of client campaigns. You will have a basic understanding of the mechanics of both Audio and Publishing and the wider Media market, as well as be building an understanding of the principles of planning.

Through your experience as an Account Executive, you will have honed your skills as an A&P channel buyer and administrator of campaigns. You will have gained the confidence of your manager that you can work with zero errors and a proven track record that you have the skills to progress to be a more senior member of the A&P team.

You will be responsible for a range of tasks within the A&P Investment department, largely centred around administering and buying of Audio and Publishing; a fundamental understanding of the relevant tools necessary for the job - Prisma, JET, MedEx, Mediatel, Ad-Intel, eTelmar, Audio Planner etc with a basic understanding of the digital elements of the channels also necessary.

Skills and Experience

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.

Skills Required:

• Detail orientated with strong analytical skills
• Highly numerate
• Excellent organisation and problem solving
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
• Demonstrate an interest in your clients’ businesses and their respective market
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both with colleagues and partners
• A pro‑active willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Proficient use of PowerPoint and Excel is necessary
• Basic knowledge of Investment planning tools (eg Mediatel, eTelmar) and understand their role in the planning process

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Increased ownership of planning and buying media campaigns whilst delivering against client objectives
• Actively negotiate and buy media efficiently, whilst building an increased understanding of results analysis
• Accurate Campaign set up and activation
• Preparation and sending out of relevant schedules and reports to Clients
• Ensure best practice buying approach across all the Accounts you work on. Being on top of buying admin is imperative. i.e. accuracy of all costs and reported numbers
• Basic negotiation experience required, supported by your Manager
• Support on response to briefs from the Planning Department
• Input into competitive analysis reports for clients
• Input into client PCA’s and reports for the clients you work on
• Ensure all financial procedures are adhered to, and your accounts are SOx compliant
• Work with your Manager on completing Value trackers and flag any time bookings need to be added to financial systems
• Generally, support your Manager in any ad hoc requests that come into the department
• Assist in the training, development, and management of the Executives in the A&P Team
• Attend client and media owner meetings in order to develop knowledge and communication skills
• Liaison with creative agencies and media owners regarding copy and delivery issues

Expected Behaviours

• Build a clear understanding of different media channels, their role in communications and increasingly how they are becoming more connected and programmatically delivered
• Promote the positive working culture of EssenceMediacom
• Enthusiasm and passion about what we do
• Gain the trust and confidence of your Manager and teams you work with
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Media Owners on a day‑to‑day level
• Show a genuine enthusiasm to learn the skills to be an A&P Investment Planner Buyer
• Be a team player and collaborate with the wider A&P team
• Pro- active approach to wider learning within the industry
• Manage your own workload effectively
• Start to become commercially aware and understand what is needed to make EssenceMediacom a successful business

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

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.

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