Account Executive

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 

Why we're hiring:

We currently have a great opportunity for an Account Executive to join our team. You’ll use your experience leading digital projects to hit the ground running and help grow WPP's role with our client. This includes articulating and supporting the client’s marketing strategy, branding activities, priorities, and plans. The Account Executive brings the best thinking that the agency can offer to their client contacts, defining and managing marketing projects to ensure that they are delivered to the client as scoped – on time and on budget.

What you'll be doing:

• Independently manage sold program work on time and on budget
• Own and drive interactive projects inclusive of email, online banners and enrollment sites
• Lead internal and client meetings efficiently and confidently
• Lead intake and requirements on complex, multi-channel campaigns
• Create action items for others and actively monitor their progress
• Understand, clarify and communicate client requests and changes to the internal teams
• Provide business updates by leading regularly scheduled status meetings with their direct supervisor

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in related field such as marketing
• Minimum 3+ years marketing experience, agency environment preferred
• Is a curious and active listener who know which questions to ask, and of whom
• Understands the role that data and technology services play in our agency/industry
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Lead and motivates across functional areas throughout all stages of a project lifecycle
• Knows how to frame an issue and offer solutions when a problem arises
• Must possess a high level of stress tolerance/flexibility, and maintain a high energy level

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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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.

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