Account Executive (Local Planning)

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2457 - Account Executive (Local Planning) - UK

Role Summary and Impact

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — 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. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, curious Account Executive to join our Local planning team, sitting within our UK Connections Planning team.

Our team are local media experts who pull together highly detailed cross-channel media plans for specific locations across the UK. This role in Local is unique and offers a great insight into the full matrix of marketing communications including client relationships, strategic thinking, cross channel planning, media buying, specialist teams, agency partners and measurement. You will get a great grounding in planning and buying both online and offline media channels across a range of clients including M&S, Rolex & BP. Outside of our core clients we can also be used as a specialist buying team for any client within Mindshare’s roster.

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 .

We work with our clients from briefing stage to end of campaign reporting, so you will have a holistic view of the entire process. You’ll have heavy client exposure and will be contributing to meetings and proposal presentations direct with our clients, so must have strong written & verbal communication skills.

The bulk of your time will be spent investigating local areas and identifying local media opportunities within them, as well as planning on a granular level (strong attention to detail is required), booking campaigns with media owners, aiding in our finance processes and proactively supporting the rest of the team. With multiple clients & campaigns to juggle, organisational skills including time and project management are necessary. You will get trained in local planning tools such as AdWanted, JICREG & Experian, as well as WPPs AI planning platform.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  

We Create an Open environment 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.  

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.  

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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