Account Exec (Media Buyer)

EssenceMediacom; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in London seeks a motivated Account Executive to support media planning and client relations. This entry-level role will involve campaign execution, data analysis, and vendor negotiation within a collaborative environment, perfect for someone passionate about advertising.

Benefits

Competitive medical and dental insurance

Significant paid time off

Employee mental health awareness days

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills are essential.
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint is ideal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with media planning and buying for clients.
• Support daily account administration and client relationship management.
• Collaborate with media vendors to negotiate rates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Passion for media

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

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 WPP’s 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 Essence MediaCom - 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:

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Account Executive to join our client services team at EssenceMediacom London. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for supporting the team with the planning and buying of media for our clients. This includes efficiently delivering administrative tasks in activating and running our campaigns, data analysis, collaborating and negotiating with media vendors, and presenting recommendations to clients. You will also be trained by our team to develop responsibility for maintaining client relationships, as well as working closely with other specialist teams within the agency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and buying of media for clients, across the full funnel of vehicles
• Support the administrative day to day running of the account
• Assist with negotiations with media vendors to secure the best rates and placements
• Help the team manage client relationships
• Work closely with other teams within the agency, such as creative and account management as well as specialist buying teams
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments
• Assist with other administrative tasks, such as preparing reports and presentations
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Passion for media and advertising
  
  

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.
  
  

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.

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Technology, Information and Internet

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