Account Manager

Gbs Uk; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK seeks an experienced Account Manager for TV & AV Advertising. This role requires at least two years of TV buying experience and the ability to navigate the UK TV marketplace and other AV media. You will manage campaign delivery, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and support junior team members. The company offers a supportive work environment and opportunities to enhance your career in media planning.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Breadth of client experience for career growth

Data-led work environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of TV buying experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to extract and filter relevant insights for planning decisions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

TV buying experience

Knowledge of UK TV marketplace

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Consultative selling skills

Tools

TechEdge

BARB

Media Ocean

TGI

Job description

Account Manager – TV & AV Advertising

We are looking for a diligent Account Manager with at least two years of TV buying experience and knowledge across other AV channels such as Online Video, Addressable TV, OOH TV and Cinema. The role will involve working on some of the UK's biggest and most forward‑thinking advertisers, with opportunities to plan across these channels.

Three Best Things About the Job

• EM’s strength is our people – a tight team delivering data‑led work.
• A varied client base offers a breadth of experience to grow your career.
• An extremely supportive and encouraging leadership team that prioritises development.

Success Metrics

In three months:

• Built strong relationships with AV Planning and Investment ADs and Directors.
• Built relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Understood the client businesses you oversee.
• Delivered all AV plans and responses on time and error‑free.
• Understood commercial aspects of clients and our business.

In six months:

• Implemented a robust test‑and‑learn framework for relevant clients.
• Showed improvement in key business performance metrics to clients.
• Participated in planning process and began planning campaigns.

In 12 months:

• Delivered stable or improving client referral scores.
• Nurtured a happy, motivated team of AV specialists.
• Delivered demonstrable revenue growth within your client group.

Responsibilities

• Campaign management ensuring delivery vs guarantees.
• Involved in the planning of AV with support from the planning AD.
• Support and upskill junior buyers on the team.
• Requires right‑to‑work in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years TV buying experience.
• Proficient knowledge of the UK TV marketplace and other AV media such as cinema and VOD.
• Experience with industry media planning tools (e.g., TechEdge, BARB, Media Ocean, TGI).
• Strong commercial awareness and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to extract and filter relevant insights to support planning decisions.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Leadership skills and talent management experience.
• Positive drive for innovation and genuine interest in industry research.
• Organised, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritise tasks.

WPP Media is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination.