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Senior Account Executive, Programmatic at WPP Media

Manchester, United KingdomFull-timeMedia Management & DeliveryPosted 21 days ago
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About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. </p> <p>WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><p><strong>2430 - Programmatic Senior Executive</strong></p> <p><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW20887535 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW20887535 BCX8">Role Summary and Impact</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW20887535 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW141190609 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141190609 BCX8">EssenceMediacom</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141190609 BCX8">&nbsp;is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics &amp; insights and powered by data &amp; 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 &amp; technology, built for people &amp; algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test &amp; learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW141190609 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The Role:<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;The Programmatic Senior Executive you will be responsible for managing and optimising campaigns. While also developing programmatic plans which exceed our client’s expectations whether branding or ROI driven.&nbsp;<br>Contributing to the execution of programmatic media activity, building strong platform knowledge &amp; supplier relationships to support excellence in delivery of media plans, optimisation, testing and analysis.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Campaign Management<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Oversight of the implementation, management, and daily optimisation of campaign activity. To ensure that you excel in reaching your client objectives and KPIs<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Competently create media plans designed to achieve specified KPIs<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Support on the day-to-day QA process, minimising errors and ensuring consistent and correct adherence to process<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Take ownership of some elements of the testing plans of your clients and suggest innovative ideas for testing, including planning, executing &amp; evaluating tests with methodical accuracy<br>Client and Partner Management<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Create/design programmatic strategy for client portfolio, ensuring strategy is clear and most appropriate to the client's objectives and KPIs<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Complete client reporting and analyse campaign results extracting insight to supply recommendations for future activity<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Drive revenue growth through spotting new optimisation opportunities, services or products and delivering excellent results.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Working with partners and attending regular platform training to further develop programmatic skillset.</p> <p>Operational Excellence<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;The right use of tools to drive accountability in programmatic buying, operational efficiencies, and actionable business insights, with the scoping of agreed client outputs.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensure financial accuracy, integrating the planning and buying process, and reconciliation of spends, including client terms and programmatic fees, via buying templates and processes.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintain standards and process throughout the end-to-end campaign lifecycle</p> <p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Passionate about programmatic activation and driving continued excellence.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Proactive approach to expanding knowledge and capabilities<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Confidence in core trading platforms, DV360, TTD and Amazon.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Analytically minded with an aptitude for handling large data sets to identify trends and actionable insights<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, will be particularly important in building &amp; developing client and supplier relationships</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Life at WPP Media &amp; Benefits</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Championing Growth and Development</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media &amp; WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Create an Open environment</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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.</span><span data-contrast="none">  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Please read our Privacy Notice (</span><a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">)</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">#LI-Promoted</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment">Privacy Notice</a></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW227196529 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>

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