Planning - Senior Account Executive

GroupM; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

GroupM is seeking a talented Planning Senior Executive to join their OpenDoor team in London. This full-time role focuses on media planning and campaign management, supporting Amazon's marketing goals through strategic insights and client collaboration. Ideal candidates will excel in communication and analytical skills while nurturing creativity within the team.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Preferential partner discounts

Mental health awareness days

Qualifications

• Good understanding of MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Competence in industry standard media research tools.
• Awareness of trends in media and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive media plans aligning with client objectives.
• Support the execution of media plans and monitor campaign performance.
• Serve as a point of contact for client inquiries.

Skills

Media planning

Research and analysis

Client communication

Campaign optimization

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications or related field

Tools

MS Office - PowerPoint and Excel

Media research tools

Job description

OpenDoor I Planning Senior Executive u00A0 About WPP Media u00A0 WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. u00A0 u00A0 WPP Media is WPPu2019s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com u00A0 u00A0 About OpenDoor: A Leading WPP Media Brand u00A0 At WPP, weu2019re constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology.u00A0 u00A0 Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPPu2019s impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a clientu2019s specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And thatu2019s why weu2019ve builtu202FOpenDooru202Fforu202FAmazon.u00A0 u00A0 OpenDoor u202Fis a unique integrationu202Fofu202Fthe best ofu202FWPP and Amazon u2013 building on their respective strengths and visions.u202FWhetheru202Fat WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to driveu202Fimpactu202Fu2013 for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too.u00A0 u00A0 The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process.u202FOpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production.u00A0 u00A0 OpenDooru2019s values are built from Amazonu2019s ownu202F16 Leadership Principles ,u202Fandu202FWPPu2019s core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary.u202FTogether, when WPPu2019s Creative Transformation meets Amazonu2019s next-levelu202Fcustomeru202Fcentricity, our people come together to challenge and impact whatu2019s done today and build a better future.u00A0 u00A0 By joining OpenDoor,u202Fnot only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPPu2019s top five global clients,u202Fbut youu202Fareu202Falsou202Ftaking a step to challengeu202Fyourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earthu2019s most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity.u00A0 u00A0 Role Summary and Impact u00A0 We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Planning Senior Executive. This is a full-time position based in London. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon. This role is part of the XCM EU Regional Hub team. XCM is Amazonu2019s Cross-Channel Marketing division, delivering all communications for Amazon.com, including large tentpole campaigns such as for Black Friday and Prime Day. OpenDoor is XCMu2019s media partner everywhere in the world except North America and Latin America. XCM is the largest business division within Amazon, the WPP OpenDoor team supporting them in its biggest growth regions across Europe, India, Australia, Middle East and South East Asia. u00A0 Skills and Experience u00A0 At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Itu2019s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Mediau2019s shared core values: u00A0

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. u00A0

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. u00A0

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. u00A0

u00A0 RESPONSIBILITIES u00A0 Media planning:

• Contribute to the development of comprehensive media plans across various channels, aligning with client objectives and budget.

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of target audiences, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform media strategies.

• Develop DE+I planning and carbon conscious media strategies.

• Utilize media systems and tools, including WPP Open AI platform, to generate insights and optimize campaign performance.

• Stay abreast of the latest trends and innovations in the media industry, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.

• Support the team in developing communication frameworks and cross-media strategies.

Campaign management:

• Support smooth execution of media plans, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This includes (but not limited to) updating schematics, providing media plans to clients, chasing creative, etc.
• Collaborate with activation teams to deliver timely and effective responses to client requests and tactical plans.
• Monitor campaign performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies.
• Support financial processes, including PO trackers, bookings, reconciliations, and query resolution

• Update internal and external status reports.
• Assist in the development of client-facing presentations and reports.

Effective communication:

• Serve as a point of contact for client inquiries and requests, always maintaining professional and appropriate client communication.
• Participate in client meetings, providing updates on campaign progress and performance.
• Facilitate regular meetings with the client and creative agency and collation of documents for those meetings.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Work with your line manager to your objectives and goals in line with your role and agency vision.

QUALIFICATIONS u00A0 u00A0

• Have a good understanding and competence in MS Office u2013 PowerPoint and Excel in particular.u00A0
• Understanding of industry standard media research tools
• Understanding of how Activation works in different media channels
• Have an awareness and curiosity about media and marketing industry including trends and challenges or concepts.
• Develops a broad understanding of industry tools, technology, techniques and systems as well as application. E.g TGI, Adintel, Pathmatics
• Can run simple tasks independently and either present to clients direct or package for wider team.

BONUS POINTS u00A0

• Demonstrates curiosity by asking questions around communication frameworks, plans, approaches, trends and innovations.
• Demonstrates willingness to input into new projects and ideation sessions.
• Assists in the development of communications frameworks and cross media strategy.
• Supports with data reporting, audience intelligence and production of client facing presentations. E.g competitives
• Has basic understanding of media channel dynamics and can discuss how each channel might add to the overall plan.

u00A0 Life at WPP Media & Benefits u00A0 u00A0 Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and weu2019re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.u202Fu202F u00A0 u00A0 WPP Media 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. u00A0
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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why weu2019ve 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. u00A0 u00A0 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. u00A0 u00A0 Please read our Privacy Notice ( https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.u202F u00A0 #LI-Promoted u00A0

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