Account Planner

MediaCom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global agency as an Account Planner, where you'll enhance your media planning expertise and contribute to strategic planning and delivery of multichannel campaigns. This role offers opportunities for career development and working with award-winning brands in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in media strategy and implementation.
• Understanding of marketing, advertising, and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted client relationships.
• Support business development efforts.
• Promote team’s work internally and externally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

At least two years’ experience in a similar role

Job description

Account Planner

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At EssenceMediacom, we aim to eradicate inequity. We do not tolerate it and act when we see it. We attract, support, and develop talent without bias and strive to foster empathy, creativity, and diversity of thought to drive meaningful change for our people, clients, industry, and society. WPP and GroupM have committed to fighting racial injustice. As part of this group, we recognize our individual responsibility as an employer and industry leader to combat racism.

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply to discover if this role is right for you.

We understand that marginalized groups, including women, people of color, and those with disabilities, may self-discount if they don’t meet every requirement or are unaware of potential adjustments. We promote open connection and conversation to ensure everyone has the opportunity and information needed to find the right role. If this role isn’t quite right, you might be perfect for another—so apply and find out!

Overview of the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team as an Account Planner. This highly autonomous role allows you to enhance your media planning expertise, working across award-winning brands. You will contribute significantly to strategic planning and delivery of multichannel campaigns, with responsibilities designed to help you grow into a well-rounded planner. You will be part of a strong team committed to delivering best-in-class planning, pushing industry boundaries, and maximizing client business returns—an excellent environment for career development.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Account Director / Senior Associate Director

3 best things about the job

1. You will gain experience on one of Essence Mediacom’s leading clients and be an integral part of its success.
2. An opportunity to step into a more senior role and influence media strategy.
3. You’ll work with a friendly, ambitious, and inclusive team.

Measures of success

In three months, you will:

• Become an expert in your client’s account and sector.
• Integrate into the Planning and Implementation teams.
• Participate in regular client status meetings and ensure accuracy of the status sheet.
• Be the lead contact for key clients and team members.
• Understand Essence MediaCom’s department structure and key team members.
• Contribute effectively to team workload.

In six months, you will:

• Build strong, trustworthy client relationships and become a key account lead.
• Establish yourself as a vital team member and support AD/SAD.
• Gain trust within wider departments.
• Understand your client’s framework and our remuneration models.
• Develop a good understanding of the client’s market and media landscape.
• Identify and implement improved working methods.

In 12 months, you will:

• Contribute to broader account and department projects.
• Become an expert in your clients’ media planning.
• Understand the competitive landscape and bring insights from other categories.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and agencies.
• Help achieve excellent client SLA scores.
• Collaborate on award entries.

Responsibilities of the role

1. Growing Our Clients’ Businesses

• Build trusted client relationships.
• Understand clients’ business, marketing, and media roles.
• Create a ‘Great Work Manifesto’ with your team.
• Demonstrate expertise in Systems Planning and The System.
• Learn about digital, data, and marketing technology to support growth.
• Become the team’s go-to for audience and category insights.
• Participate in ‘Acceleration’ and ‘Stretch’ sessions.
• Ensure seamless planning between communications and implementation.

2. Growing Our Business

• Understand Essence MediaCom’s functions and growth drivers.
• Support business development efforts.
• Maintain healthy financials for your accounts.
• Assist in new business pitches.

3. Growing Our People

• Support the development of team members.
• Promote your team’s work internally and externally.
• Participate in agency-wide initiatives.

4. Growing Yourself

• Learn a new skill annually and apply it to your work.

What you will need

• Attention to detail
• Understanding of marketing, advertising, media concepts, and budget requirements.
• Interest in media strategy and implementation.
• Problem-solving skills and a desire for improvement.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage expectations.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Calmness under pressure and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Enthusiasm, helpfulness, and collaboration skills.
• At least two years’ experience in a similar role at another agency.

About EssenceMediacom

We are a global agency leading with innovative thinking, building growth for brands, and helping clients see the bigger picture. Our network of 10,000 influencers helps clients breach boundaries, uncover ideas, and grow exponentially. We challenge conventional thinking to build and propel our clients’ businesses and lead in diversity, equity, and sustainability.

Our people are central to our success, enabling us to decode the intersections of people, content, and technology. We foster a culture of growth, diversity, and opportunity, encouraging collaboration and innovation in a connected world.

(Note: UK-based role; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.)