Account Manager

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. 

The job:

To be the bridge between client and team. You’ll guide campaigns from kickoff to delivery, turning feedback into action, balancing timelines and budgets, and building trust through clear communication and seamless collaboration.

What you’ll do: 

• Ask questions, make educated assumptions, own day-to-day execution, keeping projects on time, on budget, and on brief.
• Know the client’s business, how they work and what’s important to them.
• Translate client asks into clear feedback for internal teams.
• Share updates that cut through the noise and keep everyone aligned.
• Spot risks early and bring solutions before they slow things down.
• Partner with producers to drive asset creation, production, and delivery.
• Play gatekeeper, ensuring every piece of work that client sees meets our standard of excellence.
• Stay on top of budgets by tracking expenses and sharing clear financial updates.
• Show up as a steady, collaborative presence for your team.

What you'll need: 

• 2–3 years of account and/or project management experience, ideally in an agency setting.
• A track record of running timelines, budgets, and deliverables without chaos.
• Skills to pull people and feedback together outlining actionable steps.
• Polished communication skills: clear, direct, client-ready.
• A problem-solver’s mindset: practical, creative, and calm under pressure.

How we’ll know it’s working:

• Projects flow. Deadlines stick. Budgets hold.
• The work is strong and gets out the door clean. Clients trust your updates, and teams trust your direction

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.

WPP 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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