Account Manager, OOH - Activation, UK

WPP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plans

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP Media UK is seeking an Account Manager for OOH activation to join our growing team. You will work across UK clients and agencies, coordinating cross-market requests and developing basic OOH solutions as you gain experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven planning, and strong client service. We value agility, integrity, innovation, passion and focus, and offer a hybrid working model with office presence around four days a week.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in media planning at Account Executive level.
• Proven experience in a media planning environment.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop basic OOH solutions for clients/agencies as experience grows.
• Develop an understanding of client’s sector.
• Coordinate cross-market client requests with other WPP Media OOH markets.
• Collate production requirements.
• Coordinate campaign photography and sharing with clients.
• Undertake competitive analysis and post-campaign analysis; compile production reports.
• Prepare site tour documents and logistics of site tours.
• Identify and raise client issues as needed.
• Update internal databases.
• Demonstrate use of 4D planning processes and planning tools.
• Collate information from vendors and update market reports.
• Build relationships with Media Owners and internal networks.

Skills

Office proficiency

Media planning experience

Account Executive level

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary and Impact

Account Manager, OOH - Activation, UK

WPP Media OOH are the UK’s #1 specialist out of home (OOH) agency, part of WPP Media. We work with more of the UK’s leading brands & agencies than anyone else to influence valuable audiences on the move. We are a diverse group of passionate experts, united in our devotion to one medium.

We are entering a new era for OOH, one defined by significant growth, disruption and tech innovation. We want to be the agency that is leading the industry through this change. To deliver outcomes that are human, inspiring and effective.

Our company values demonstrate how we build relationships and conduct business. They are agility, integrity, innovation, passion & focus. Our world is changing and we are looking for new talent to join us. People who are excited by the possibilities ahead for OOH, that share our appetite for change, that can live our values and will help us to transform our business and the wider industry.

Skills and Experience

Key responsibilities of this role:

• Develop basic OOH solutions for clients/agencies as experience grows
• Develop an understanding of client’s sector
• Effectively communicate with other WPP Media OOH markets and work with them on client cross-market requests
• Collate production requirements
• Co-ordinate campaign photography and sharing with clients
• Undertake competitive analysis and post-campaign analysisCompile production reports
• Prepare site tour documents and logistics of site tours
• Identify and appropriately raises client issues
• Update internal databases
• Demonstrate use of industry and WPP Media OOH planning tools and following 4D planning process
• Collate information from vendors, updating market reports and availability
• Develop knowledge of vendor activity, building relationships with Media Owners
• Begin to develop strong relationships and networks throughout WPP Media OOH

We’d really like it if you had:

• Good understanding and use of MS Office /Windows – Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrable success in a media planning environment, including 2 years at Account Executive level

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt 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 eventsshowcasingteam 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 whenwe’retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That’swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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

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