Investment Executive

About WPP Media

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Role Summary and Impact

As an Investment Executive, you will be integral to the Trading & Investment Team, providing essential support through meticulous data analysis and administrative oversight. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our media auditing, barter and proprietary media processes, while also contributing to critical business billing reports.

Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Duties:

• Drive the media auditing process by accurately collating and reconciling data, collaborating closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and present findings.
• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key media owners, barter agencies, and media agencies to facilitate the seamless and timely execution of the barter process.
• Act as a key liaison for barter agencies, ensuring their understanding of client media plans and proactively identifying mutually beneficial tradeable opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with trading and finance departments to ensure accurate and timely billing of all barter campaigns.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the proprietary media process, supporting Investment Managers in accurately inputting bookings into our bespoke systems and internal trackers.
• Prepare and deliver accurate weekly billing reports, providing key insights into business performance.
• Provide proactive and comprehensive ad-hoc reporting and data analysis support to the wider investment team.

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.

 

Thinking:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail in data input and analysis.
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and able to apply both logical and creative approaches to challenges, consistently seeking to introduce new ideas.

Relationships:

• A natural relationship builder, adept at cultivating productive and lasting partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively manages expectations and anticipates potential issues.

Commercial:

• Strong commercial acumen, demonstrated by excellent numeracy, an understanding of wider commercial implications, and effective negotiation skills.

Communication:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to articulate complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Confident, engaging, and persuasive, with strong listening skills and high emotional intelligence to build rapport and navigate various situations effectively.

Resilience & Adaptability:

• Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making, adept at seeking resolutions through influence and negotiation.
• Thrives under pressure, working effectively to tight deadlines, and remains calm and assertive in challenging situations, always pushing yourself to grow.

Collaboration:

• A collaborative and motivating team player who leads by example, providing guidance and assistance to colleagues.
• Demonstrates strong empathy and contributes positively to team dynamics.

Organisation:

• Highly organised and structured, with excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Digital / Technical Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) with excellent Excel skills (please be prepared to demonstrate your proficiency).
• Tech-savvy and able to quickly learn and utilise internal systems and new technologies.

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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