Account Manager

WPP Production; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site in Watford

Job summary

WPP Production in Watford is seeking an Account Manager to join the TJX Activation team. You will work onsite with TJX teams and their in-house creatives, delivering projects from briefing to delivery while managing timelines and quality.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Creative, Digital, and Production, attending TJX offices 2–3 days per week and maintaining strong client relationships across channels like Campaign, Print, Digital, and Social.

Qualifications

• Fluent oral and written English required; other languages desirable.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and proactive communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium client projects from brief to delivery, ensuring on-time, high-quality output.
• Prepare client proposals and present work to stakeholders.
• Provide weekly status reports and detailed meeting notes.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Fluent English

Problem solving

Tools

Workfront

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

A Hybrid working model

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.

What does a Account Manager do at WPP Production, on the TJX account?

You will be working within the TJX Activation Account team, implanted onsite working directly with the client within a wider TJX Creative team. You will attend TJX office in Watford two to three times a week. You will deliver small to medium projects, working with TJX’s onsite in-house creative team. You will be responsible for managing small to medium projects from briefing to final delivery, ensuring that TJX stakeholders, clients and agencies, adhere to set timings to ensure a timely delivery of all projects. You will be working on a range of channels including but not limited to Campaign Management, Print, Digital and Social.

Client management responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in the client’s brand and offering
• Prepare client proposals for small to medium projects, under guidance where necessary
• Present and deliver creative work appropriately – take ownership of your work and ensure best in class delivery of work to a high standard
• Provide weekly status reports, accompanied by a meeting or call as per client needs
• Provide agendas and detailed contact reports following all client meetings
• Set and manage client expectations, deliverables and timeframes for your projects
• Escalate all serious client issues to your line manager (SAM/AD) immediately and recommend solutions wherever possible
• Contribute to identifying areas for improvement of existing workflow and processes which could benefit WPP Production and/or the client
• Build strong day to day relationships with all clients and agency stakeholders – communication is key
• Support in identifying training requirements and opportunities for clients to ensure their adherence to processes and improve workflow

Project Management responsibilities

• Co-ordinate between all relevant parties, this might be internally within the client TJX, internally within WPP Production or with other agencies and 3rd party partners of TJX.
• Consistently deliver against all contractual obligations including SLAs and KPIs for your projects
• Manage small to medium client projects from brief to delivery ensuring final materials are on time and of the highest quality
• Follow agreed workflows and utilise relevant project management tools that the client uses – Workfront.
• Ensure clear division of responsibility for appropriate files at each stage of the project
• Where project managers/producers are involved, take responsibility for ongoing communication, tracking project progress and status vs. schedules, timings, delays etc.
• Manage, monitor and update all timelines and set realistic expectations with stakeholders
• Monitor internal workflows, contribute to identifying areas for improvement and make recommendations
• Ensure Schedules, technical specs and copy dates are obtained and correct, report any delays to your line manager (SAM/AD) and/or TJX BAM
• Check all materials (PDFs, emails etc.) and ensure quality control procedures have been followed before sending to clients
• Keep your line manager (SAM/AD) and/or TJX BAM updated on status of projects
• Collate any information needed for input to client reports and presentations
• Help organise, attend (if required) and minute meetings
• Manage your workload effectively and highlight to your line manager if support is required to ensure successful completion of a project
• Provide administrative support to the team as required

Reporting lines and key stakeholders

This role reports to a Senior Account Manager with support from the Account Director, but you will work directly with a client lead contact, Brand Activation Manager, on projects for a specific area they manage.

You will work closely with Creative, Digital and Production teams.

Requirements

• Strong time management and prioritisation skills within a fast-paced environment
• Great attention to detail
• Can do attitude and an ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and proactive communication skills
• Fluent oral and written English, other languages desirable
• Highly organised, detail oriented and client focused
• Team Player
• Quick learner when it comes to different softwares
• Strong IT literacy, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Key Note
• Strong numeracy skills
• Some experience in managing and servicing multi market accounts in the retail space
• Experience working in Creative, Branding, Social, Digital or Print production
• Experience with creative adaptation briefs

Why work here

At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP 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.

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