Account Manager, Planning

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom; hybrid work with office attendance around four days a week. This is a UK-based role and requires the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and the WPP Open platform to deliver personalised marketing at scale.

What you will do

• Run day-to-day client business and execute media strategies with accuracy and initiative.
• Distil client briefs and develop effective strategies with Account Directors and Business Directors.
• Manage billing and other administrative processes accurately and on time.
• Use media knowledge across online and offline channels to support client performance.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of junior team members.
• Collaborate with internal departments, creative agencies, and Directors.

Requirements

• Experience in client services, media planning, or media investment.
• Strong understanding of media channels, media planning, and media effectiveness.
• Ability to analyse client sales and consumer data and understand the client’s marketing environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, organisation, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn and become proficient with proprietary and industry tools and processes.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with teams collaborating in the office around four days a week.
• Access to global hirify.global and WPP networks, learning opportunities, and employee resource groups.
• Medical, vision, dental, and group retirement benefits.
• Significant paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• In-office events focused on team achievements, thought leadership, holidays, and milestones.