Associate, OOH - Trading, UK

WPP Media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a proactive admin assistant to support the Trading team with campaign inputs, optioning, and booking campaigns. You will maintain internal databases, build rapport with media owners, and assist with location mapping using online tools.

This role is fast-paced and collaborative, offering opportunities to grow within WPP Media’s AI-driven media unit while gaining exposure to planning teams and industry events. Hybrid working is available in a UK-based role.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and efficient.
• Pro-active and goes extra mile.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Resilient and responds well to fast paced, dynamic working environment.
• Team player and highly supportive of team.
• Builds good relationships with range of people – Media Owners & internal planning teams.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Comfortable with learning new IT systems and online tools – quick to learn.

Responsibilities

• Inputting campaigns onto our bespoke Aureus system.
• Assist the team with Optioning and Booking campaigns.
• Update internal databases as required.
• Begin to build good rapport and relationships with Media Owners.
• Undertake location mapping using our online tool.
• Undertake general campaign support during and afterwards.
• Develop knowledge of processes on specific ‘patch’.
• Creating a bespoke weekly update for agency planning teams.
• Collate and share Media Owner information.
• Takes responsibility for escalating challenges and issues that may arise.
• Developing understanding of OOH sector.
• Grows industry knowledge through internal training, attending seminars, industry events and media owner presentations.

Skills

Highly organized

Pro-active

Multitask

Resilient

Team player

Relationship building

MS Office

Numerical skills

Fast learner

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

To support our Trading team and help undertake administrative duties across all of our client accounts.

It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will always be supported, and your achievements and efforts will be celebrated. At WPP Media OOH, we promote from within so this could be your next step towards becoming our next Account Director.

Overview of Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities, and Duties

• Inputting campaigns onto our bespoke Aureus system
• Assist the team with Optioning and Booking campaigns
• Update internal databases as required
• Begin to build good rapport and relationships with Media Owners
• Undertake location mapping using our online tool
• Undertake general campaign support during and afterwards
• Develop knowledge of processes on specific ‘patch’
• Creating a bespoke weekly update for agency planning teams
• Collate and share Media Owner information
• Takes responsibility for escalating challenges and issues that may arise
• Developing understanding of OOH sector
• Grows industry knowledge through internal training, attending seminars, industry events and media owner presentations

Skills and Experience

• Highly organised and efficient
• Pro-active and goes extra mile
• Ability to multitask and prioritise
• Resilient and responds well to fast paced, dynamic working environment
• Team player and highly supportive of team
• Builds good relationships with range of people – Media Owners & internal planning teams
• Good understanding and use of MS Office /Windows – Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong numerical skills
• Comfortable with learning new IT systems and online tools – quick to learn

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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