Account Manager

Wpp Media & Benefits; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency located in Uxbridge is seeking an Account Manager with at least 2 years of TV buying experience. The role requires proficiency in the UK TV marketplace and knowledge of various AV channels. Responsibilities include campaign management, supporting junior team members, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and be commercially aware. The agency offers a supportive team environment focused on development and innovation.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of TV buying experience.
• Proficient knowledge of the UK TV marketplace.
• Ability to sell through consultative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage campaign delivery against guarantees.
• Plan AV campaigns with support from planning AD.
• Upskill junior team buyers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised and prioritization

Commercial awareness

Good communication

Collaborative

Leadership skills

Presentation skills

Tools

TechEdge

BARB

Media Ocean

TGI

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a diligent Account manager with at least two years of TV buying experience and has knowledge across other AV channels such as Online Video, Addressable TV, OOH TV and Cinema so they are equipped to work on some of the UK's biggest and most forward-thinking advertisers. There will also be opportunities to be involved in the planning across these channels.

3 Best Things About The Job

• EM's strength has always been our people. This team really reflects that. We're a tight team working to deliver great data‑led work to our clients
• A widely varied client base makes for a great place to grow your career as it gives everyone in the team a real breadth of experience
• An extremely supportive and encouraging leadership team that puts their team's development first

Measures of Success

In Three Months

• Built a strong working relationship with the other AV Planning and Investment ADs and Directors within the group. This will be key – you will be pivotal in creating the right environment for all our planner‑buyers to develop, grow and create great work.
• Built strong working relationships with all key stakeholders internally and externally – this includes key client contacts, Communications Planners and Investment Leads within our Business Unit.
• Gained a good understanding of the client businesses which you will oversee.
• Oversees the delivery of all AV plans and responses on time and without errors.
• Has a solid grasp of all the commercial aspects of your role (clients' businesses and ours).

In Six Months

• Implemented a robust test and learn framework for relevant clients in the group to show how our AV planning and buying is pushing their businesses forward (beyond just media metrics).
• Started to demonstrate to your clients an improvement in key business performance metrics.
• Been involved in the planning process and begun planning campaigns.

In Twelve Months

• Delivered stable or improving client referral scores on all your client businesses.
• Nurtured a happy and motivated team of AV specialists who have a vision for how their careers can grow.
• Delivered demonstrable revenue growth within your group of clients.

Responsibilities

• Campaign management ensuring delivery vs guarantees.
• Involved in the planning of AV with support from the planning AD.
• Supporting and upskilling the junior buyers on the team.
• Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years TV buying experience.
• Proficient knowledge of the UK TV marketplace, along with other AV media such as cinema and VOD.
• Attention to detail.
• Organised and be able to prioritise tasks.
• Knowledge of industry media planning tools (TV + Audio e.g. TechEdge, BARB, Media Ocean, TGI).
• Pro‑actively forge relationships with media owners.
• Commercially aware.
• Ability to extract and filter relevant insights / research to support planning decisions.
• Strong personal relationships.
• Ability to sell (consultative selling).
• Good communicator.
• Genuine interest in industry research and new ways of working.
• Strives to deliver award‑winning work and industry‑leading innovation.
• Understanding of brands and ability to understand and execute strategy.
• Collaborative.
• Good leadership skills and talent management.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Positive drive for innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.