Senior Associate Director - Planning (Marketing)

TL;DR

Senior Associate Director (Marketing): Leading day-to-day media planning and strategy for a dynamic brand portfolio with an accent on insight-led campaigns, client relationship management, and multi-channel optimization. Focus on driving transformational growth through effective communications and integrating digital innovation.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom. Must have the right to work in the UK, with teams in the office around four days a week.

Company

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, uniting cutting-edge media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, and strategic counsel.

What you will do

• Oversee daily account operations, ensuring work accuracy and adherence to campaign management best practices.
• Build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic partner with deep business understanding.
• Lead planning responses from strategy to execution, utilizing a Systems Planning approach and collaborating with specialist teams.
• Collaborate closely with the Digital Implementation team to integrate growth and innovation into planning.
• Contribute to commercial targets by proactively identifying and pursuing additional services opportunities.
• Promote team's work both internally within EssenceMediacom and externally.

Requirements

• Strong management and client relationship skills.
• Proven people management skills to support the development of Planners and Execs.
• Possess a solution-focused mindset, enthusiasm, curiosity, and a team player mentality.
• Self-motivated with an ambition for excellence and a thirst to learn about client business, brands, and industry trends.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage tasks effectively, both up and down the hierarchy.
• Empathetic, self-aware, and motivated to drive business results for both clients and the agency.
• Maintain a positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and remain calm under pressure.
• Deliver accurate verbal and written feedback and instructions.
• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week.
• Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• Access to global hirify.global & WPP networks for career growth and learning opportunities.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and equal opportunities.