Associate, Programmatic, UK

Wppmedia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Partner discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking an eager Account Executive, Programmatic, to learn planning and buying Display advertising while developing knowledge of the marketplace. You will work with the Programmatic Senior Account Executive or Account Manager to set up campaigns from start to live date and suggest optimisations.

You'll participate in weekly reporting, attend training sessions, and collaborate with the display team to deliver client briefs and drive campaign performance within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Keeps up with the exciting world of digital marketing.
• Proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage their time effectively and to work as part of a group.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Affinity for numbers with an analytical thought process.
• Proactive and self-motivated, always looking to expand knowledge and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate a clients brief from the Digital Planning team into a Display plan and manage the campaign day-to-day.
• Implementation, management, and daily optimisation of campaign activity.
• Manage the day-to-day QA process, maintaining accuracy and process compliance.
• Complete client reporting and analyse results to provide recommendations for future activity.
• Drive revenue growth by spotting optimisation opportunities and building client relationships.

Skills

Digital marketing

Excel

PowerPoint

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Proactive

Tools

Google

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.

Account Executive, Programmatic

About Wavemaker:

Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together.

The Role:

As a Programmatic Account Executive, we will train you in how to plan and buy Display advertising, just bring a can-do attitude and a keenness to learn! You will develop an excellent knowledge of the display marketplace and work closely with the Programmatic Senior Account Executive or Account Manager to contribute to the planning of programmatic media activity. You will work towards being responsible for managing the set-up process for a campaign from start to live date, suggesting and implementing optimisations for live campaigns to achieve the briefed outcome and reporting the results back to the client on a weekly basis. We will support you throughout this learning journey, with online resources, an encouraging direct manager, and a close-knit display team community.

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Management

• Use gained marketplace knowledge to translate a clients brief from the Digital Planning team into a Display plan which will achieve success for the brand.
• Implementation, management, and daily optimisation of campaign activity.
• Manage the day-to-day QA process, minimizing errors and ensuring consistent and accurate adherence to process

Client and Partner Management

• Complete client reporting and analyse campaign results extracting insight to provide recommendations for future activity
• Drive revenue growth through spotting new optimisation opportunities, services or products and delivering excellent results.
• Create strong working relationships with display and video media partners e.g., Google
• Attending internal and external training sessions in person to develop platform and marketplace knowledge

Operational Excellence

• The appropriate use of tools to drive accountability in programmatic buying, operational efficiencies, and actionable business insights, with the scoping of agreed client outputs.
• Ensure financial accuracy, learning the billing process and applying best practice
• Maintain standards and process throughout the end-to-end campaign lifecycle
• Develop close working relationships with internal teams such as ad trafficking team and the reporting team.

Skills & Experience

• Keeps up with the exciting world of digital marketing
• Proficient use of Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to manage their time effectively and of working as part of a group
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Affinity for numbers and with an analytical thought process
• Proactive and self-motivated, always looking to expanding knowledge and capabilities

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believingin and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built 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 events showcasing team 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 when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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.

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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