Senior Associate, Programmatic

WPP Media Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Partner discounts

Mental health days

Hybrid work

Job summary

WPP Media Limited is seeking a Programmatic Senior Account Executive to manage and optimise campaigns, while developing programmatic plans that exceed client expectations across branding and ROI objectives.

You will build strong platform knowledge, manage client and supplier relationships, and contribute to testing, analysis and reporting to drive revenue growth. The role embraces a hybrid work model with a global, data-driven environment at the heart of media investment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about programmatic activation and driving continued excellence.
• Analytically minded with an aptitude for handling large data sets to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, essential for client and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation, management and daily optimisation of campaigns to meet KPIs.
• Create media plans to achieve specified KPIs and drive client ROI.
• Support QA processes to minimise errors and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Develop testing plans, plan and evaluate tests with methodical accuracy.
• Design programmatic strategy for client portfolios and provide insightful reporting.

Skills

Programmatic activation

Google Ads

DV360

Amazon DSP

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Tools

DV360

Google Ads

Amazon DSP

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.

The Programmatic Senior Account Executive you will be responsible for managing and optimising campaigns, while also developing programmatic plans which exceed our client’s expectations whether branding or ROI driven. They will be contributing to the execution of programmatic media activity, building strong platform knowledge & supplier relationships to support excellence in delivery of media plans, optimisation, testing and analysis.

Campaign Management

• Oversight of the implementation, management, and daily optimisation of campaign activity to ensure that you excel in reaching your client objectives and KPIs
• Competently create media plans designed to achieve specified KPIs
• Support on the day-to-day QA process, minimising errors and ensuring consistent and correct adherence to process
• Take ownership of some elements of the testing plans of your clients and suggest innovative ideas for testing, including planning, executing & evaluating tests with methodical accuracy

Client and Partner Management

• Create/design programmatic strategy for client portfolio, ensuring strategy is clear and most appropriate to the client's objectives and KPIs
• Complete client reporting and analyse campaign results extracting insight to supply recommendations for future activity
• Drive revenue growth through spotting new optimisation opportunities, services or products and delivering excellent results.
• Working with partners and attending regular platform training to further develop programmatic skillset.

Operational Excellence

• The right 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, integrating the planning and buying process, and reconciliation of spends, including client terms and programmatic fees, via buying templates and processes.
• Maintain standards and process throughout the end-to-end campaign lifecycle

Skills and Experience

• Passionate about programmatic activation and driving continued excellence.
• Proactive approach to expanding knowledge and capabilities
• Confidence in core trading platforms, Google Ads, DV360, and Amazon DSP.
• Analytically minded with an aptitude for handling large data sets to identify trends and actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, will be particularly important in building & developing client and supplier relationships

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've adopted 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

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.