Senior Account Director (OOH Planning)

TL;DR

Senior Account Director (OOH Planning): Leading the planning of out-of-home media solutions for agencies and clients with an accent on strategic development, commercial growth, and high-level service delivery. Focus on driving OOH innovation, fostering strong media owner relationships, and mentoring team members to achieve operational excellence.

Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom and have the right to work in this location. This is a hybrid role with office attendance expected around four days a week.

Company

hirify.global is a global media operating unit powered by AI, focusing on media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization and transformational growth.

What you will do

• Lead the planning and execution of OOH solutions across agencies and clients.
• Manage team performance against KPIs and ensure high-quality service output.
• Identify new business opportunities and support departmental revenue growth.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with media owners and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop account managers while overseeing daily operational delivery.
• Collaborate with Trading and Investment teams to ensure effective media spend and campaign monitoring.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Proven experience in media planning with a strong understanding of the OOH sector.
• Strong relationship-building skills with both clients and internal colleagues.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to manage complex detail and multitask.
• Leadership capabilities to mentor, develop, and motivate diverse teams.
• Strategic thinker comfortable working in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to global WPP and GroupM professional networks and learning resources.
• Structured employee resource groups supporting diverse causes such as Mental Health, Team Pride, and Team Roots.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Group retirement plans and significant paid time off.
• Focus on professional development through specialized internal and external training programs.