Depot Manager jobs in United Kingdom

OpenDoor I Planning Manageru00A0 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 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 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 Manager. This is a full-time position based in London. The Role will report to the Planning Director and will manage a team of 2+. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. 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:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of media channels including where, when and how to use them based on the client brief.
• Have a skilled knowledge of industry media planning tools and be able to train other team members.
• Have a skilled understanding of industry best practices and planning theory.
• Develop a fundamental knowledge of OpenDoor Purchase Journey thinking and Provocative Planning Philosophy.
• Design and distribute multi market comms strategies.u00A0

Campaign management:

• Ownership of campaign activity including briefing teams, collating response, managing clientu2019s deliverables, and ensuring accuracy across all workstreams.
• Work closely with the planning and activation teams to ensure the day-to-day account is run efficiently and effectively.
• Be able to bring in specialist teams where needed to work on briefs and client questions.
• Ensure financial management processes are always excellent and met in a timely manner.

Effective communication:

• Become a trusted main day-to-day contact for junior clients, learning their business and ways of working. Ensuring that all requests & queries are answered with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Support in managing Planning Executives to ensure they are on track with daily tasks, mentor and challenge them with new projects to develop their career.
• Start to develop a proactive problem-solving mindset but know when to flag any issues or concerns with Planning Director.

QUALIFICATIONS u00A0

• Develops breadth and depth of industry understanding. Becomes confident using tools, technology, techniques and systems and is able to train others.
• Comfortable presenting both directly from platform (OS, Architect etc) and developing a story from data but delivered outside of platform (Telmar etc).
• Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use.
• Delivers accurate reports with value-added insights and actionable findings to improve campaign performance.u00A0
• Be accountable for the ongoing management of campaign budgets.u00A0 E.g finance reconciliations
• Entertainment category experience
• Multi-market experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment whilst maintaining a partnership focus throughout

BONUS POINTS u00A0

• Teaches others the importance of accuracy and thoroughness so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly.
• Familiarity with Amazons way of working (e.g. narratives over powerpoint) and their leadership principles
• Familiarity with Amazon Ads
• Understanding of Amazon's ecosystem

u00A0 Life at WPP Media & Benefits 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 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 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 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