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Account Manager, Planning

London
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About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.


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Role Summary and Impact

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.

The Category Manager is an experienced media expert as part of ZEUR UK team, responsible for developing strong relationships with the UK Nestle Category team, providing excellent Comms Planning skills and have the knowledge/skills to push innovative thinking as well as best in class planning. You will be an excellent communicator & manager to a Planner and Exec.

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.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Onboard fully onto the OpenMind platforms & integrate with all key stakeholders.
  • Build strong relationships with teams and clients.
  • Work closely with the AD/SAD to develop a campaign brief.
  • Gain trust of all internal & external stakeholders.
  • Lead elements some responses to brief.
  • Positively contribute to the quality of planning output.
  • Support the development of exceptional, award-winning planning work.
  • Be a go-to source of energy and insight in the team.
  • Support implementation of "fewer, bigger, better" strategy through Category holistic media strategy and measurement (including Retail Digital Media & Search).
  • Coordinate responses across channels, thinking in systems not silos.
  • Coordinate campaign best practice with more junior members of the team.
  • Challenge the ordinary and help our team produce great work.
  • Work closely with the SAD to review ways of working processes.
  • Help manage the quality of the work that is taken to the client and ensuring all reporting and finance processes and timings are adhered to.
  • Become the trusted point person of your client peer level.
  • Managed and developed your team, ensuring they are performing at their full potential and looking out for their wellbeing.
  • Agree objectives with your SAD/BD to ensure constant progression.
  • Contribute to OpenMind culture in the team – great planners with clear goals, objectives, and development plans.
  • Work with GDS (Biddable Digital Team) to ensure they are integrated seamlessly within planning processes and implementation processes.
  • Work with retail team to help integrate capabilities into everyday planning.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

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We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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.

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Skills

Media planning
Communication
Team management
Strategic planning
Stakeholder management
Digital media
Search marketing
Retail digital media
Data analysis
Project management
Client relationship management
Innovative thinking
Campaign management
Reporting
Financial processes

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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