Account Executive

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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

This is an exciting opportunity to join the EssenceMediacom team as an Account Executive, working on one of the world's most iconic and innovative brands: adidas.

Sitting within the central adidas EU Brand Planning team, you will play a crucial role in the successful delivery of major, pan-European campaigns for flagship categories Running, Football and Streetwear. Your impact will be felt across 18 European markets as you support the team with both exemplary account management and foundational communications planning.

You will be instrumental in maintaining smooth ways-of-working between the client, our specialist Digital and Social Hubs, and local country teams. This hands-on role involves leading key team processes, including the end-to-end finance cycle, coordinating campaign launch updates, and managing internal and external meetings. You will be a vital communication link, ensuring the timely and excellent delivery of all requests and client work.

Beyond core operational excellence, this position offers a fantastic platform to develop your strategic communications planning skills. You will contribute to strategy projects, campaign reports, and post-campaign analysis, using industry-leading tools to unearth insights that shape our work. This is a foundational role for an ambitious individual looking to build a career in media, offering a unique blend of strategic exposure and operational expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative, pan-European setting.

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.

Within this team, we are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about starting a career in the media industry. While direct agency experience is not a prerequisite, we are looking for a candidate who is eager to learn and demonstrates the following attributes:

• A genuine passion for media, advertising, and the adidas brand. You are culturally curious and interested in the worlds of sport, fashion, and entertainment.
• Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail. You are someone who thrives on keeping multiple projects and processes on track in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-starting attitude combined with a collaborative spirit. You are comfortable taking the initiative on tasks while being a supportive and reliable team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships and articulate information clearly to different stakeholders.
• A logical and numerate mindset. You are comfortable working with data and have a natural ability to identify and solve problems.
• A strong desire to learn and develop. You are curious, ask questions, and are eager to build your knowledge of media planning and the wider industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, would be an advantage.

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.

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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