GroupM
Account Executive - Connections Planning
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Job Description
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- 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 .
- Enthusiastic and positive with a genuine interest in a career in marketing and advertising
- Enthusiastic, reliable and excellent team player
- Inquisitive and curious with a drive to really get under the skin of our clientu2019s marketing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong u00A0 organisation u00A0 skills incl. time and project management
- High level of comfort using data u2013 both small and large datasets
- The ability to u00A0 analyse u00A0 data to discover insights
- Comfortable working in teams and will be able to proactively engage and collaborate with peers
- Proficiency in Excel, u00A0 PowerPoint u00A0 and Word
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPPu2019s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com
About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand
Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As u201CGrowth Architects, we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders u2014 better for people, planet, and business u2014 by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.
Role Summary and Impact
The Connections Planning team plays a crucial role in designing the audiences, connections, content and measurement that deliver the most innovative and effective solutions to clients. Members of the team understand consumer trends and are able to translate insights and strategic direction into actionable media solutions. They interact with a wide range of other teams including Insights u00A0 and Strategic Planning, the specialist channel teams that execute the media, and the Live Planning team that optimises across all media channels . We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, curious Account Executive to join our u00A0 Petplan , u00A0 Allianz and u00A0 Superdrug u00A0 teams.
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About the role
Members of the team understand consumer trends and are able to translate insights and strategic direction into actionable media solutions. They interact with a wide range of other teams including Intelligence and Strategic Planning, the specialist channel teams that execute the media, and the Live Planning team that u00A0 optimises u00A0 across all media channels.
Working closely with and supporting u00A0 Connections Planners u00A0 along with Strategic planning and Client Leadership u00A0 makes up a large proportion of an Account Executivesu2019 time and means you will have the opportunity to learn how Mindshare u00A0 approaches u00A0 the definition and design of the audiences, connections, u00A0 content, u00A0 and measurement that comprise our media solutions. The bulk of your time will be spent supporting the team in planning exciting, award-winning campaigns as well as working with channel specialists to make those plans a reality.
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Skills and Experience
At WPP Media , we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Itu2019s 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 u2019s shared core value s:
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About you
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Prior media/marketing experience is not a pre-requisite. A combination of u201Chands-onu201D experience and a structured training u00A0 programme u00A0 means Account Executives gain a comprehensive knowledge of how a media agency business operates and an understanding that is the cornerstone of a successful career in the media industry.
Required key skills & behaviours:
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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 weu2019re 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. u00A0 u00A0
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 weu2019ve 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
Please read our Privacy Notice ( https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. u00A0
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About the company
GroupM is the world’s leading media investment company. We make advertising work better for people.
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