Account Executive

Boots Retail Comms Planning – Account Exec

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Role Summary and Impact

We are looking for a curious, enthusiastic media exec to join the Boots Retail Comms Planning team and work across all areas of the Retail account which covers Health, Beauty and Seasonal retail moments. 

This is a supporting role where you will get exposure to different elements of Comms Planning – from the work that goes into understanding the market and competitor landscape of the sectors Boots operates in, to the research and insight mining which builds our understanding of relevant audiences and their media behaviours, to media planning fundamentals and working on campaign activation with a wider team of channel specialists – and gain experience in client account management and servicing.     

Part of The Boots Group, Boots is the Uk’s authority in beauty, wellness and healthcare with 176 years of trusted heritage and innovation behind it. Boots consistently delivers strong retail and pharmacy sales quarter after quarter in a hugely competitive market.  Boots are hungry to keep striving and prioritise great teamwork and true partnership with their agencies to achieve their ambitions.

They are a client who embrace change, encourage innovation, are leaders in data-led planning to fully understand the impact of media in the wider business system and always make time to appreciate achievements and say thank you.  They challenge us to deliver world class media planning and activation and enjoy getting recognition for great work we achieve together.

You will be part of a tight-knit, dedicated team who are extremely supportive of each other and love what they do.

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.

 

This is an entry level role so, whilst agency experience will be useful it isn’t critical. In order to build good relationships internally with the wider team and externally with clients, become knowledgeable about the media landscape and develop a working understanding of the campaign planning lifecycle you will need:

• to have an appetite to learn and develop and demonstrate this by active participation in planning, market and media initiatives, sharing and discussion and reaching out to others to proactively upskill yourself
• to contribute to team culture of clear and open communication, supporting and helping others and willingness to learn
• a curiosity about consumer behaviour, trends, brands, the media landscape we operate in and technology
• to be self motivated
• to have excellent organisational skills being able to manage a diverse workload across multiple stakeholders, work at pace and are able to appropriately prioritise tasks
• To be calm under pressure
• A solutions-focussed mindset

 

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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