Account Planner

Account Planner  

About WPP Media 

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About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand 

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 

We are looking for an energetic, conscientious and ambitious Account Planner to join our dynamic and lively teams to provide integral support across Costa Coffee and Suntory.  

This is an opportunity to work on clients producing exciting work in retail and FMCG categories. You will be a crucial part of our core client teams and play a major role in the smooth day-to-day running of these accounts. You will contribute extensively to all stages of our Planning process and own specific client relationships. The Planner must be a strong team player who demonstrates a passion for their craft and a constant drive to expand their knowledge of the communications landscape and their client’s business. Working alongside the wider teams you will be producing industry leading media strategies grounded in insight, audience behaviours, and effectiveness. 

Costa is an iconic brand that is looking to activate through culture, context, and experiences to ensure they stay relevant in an ever competitive landscape. 

Suntory is home to well-known brands like Lucozade and Ribena, which continue to connect with consumers in a competitive and fast-changing landscape.

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. 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Understanding of the principles of marketing and advertising, as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements 
• Interest in developing media strategy skills as well as experience implementational media delivery  
• Problem solving skills and a desire to find a “better way”  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• The ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage expectations 
• Honesty and integrity 
• Calm under pressure and able to juggle multiple projects 
• You will be enthusiastic, helpful and collaborative, and be seeking an environment where you can learn, develop, and actively contribute to the evolution of a key agency account  
• Ideally you would have been working for at least two years a similar role at another agency   

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. 

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