Account Manager, Planning

TL;DR

Account Manager, Planning (Media): Act as gatekeeper of client briefs and lead coordination across Mindshare teams including Strategy, Buying, and Data & Insights with an accent on audience building, media connections planning, and campaign management. Focus on designing targeting approaches, measurement frameworks, and optimizing campaigns for scale and effectiveness.

Location: London, United Kingdom. Hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. UK based role requiring right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships via WPP Open to deliver creative personalisation at scale for leading brands.

What you will do

• Build and target audiences in addressable and non-addressable media, validating reach at required scale.
• Design approaches for connecting with audiences across media channels.
• Support design of connections ecosystem and plans in collaboration with channel specialists.
• Manage day-to-day campaigns as liaison between clients and channel teams.
• Design measurement and testing frameworks to inform, measure, and optimise campaigns.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK required.
• Experience in media planning and audience targeting.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and handling difficult situations.
• Potential to grow into the role with measurable competencies.
• Embrace WPP values: Be Extraordinary, Create an Open environment, Lead Optimistically.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with four days in office to foster creativity, collaboration, and connection.
• Competitive medical, vision, dental insurance, group retirement plans, and significant paid time off.
• Access to global WPP networks, employee resource groups, in-office events, and mental health awareness days.
• Preferential partner discounts and opportunities for growth and learning at the cutting edge of marketing.

Hiring process

• Applications reviewed; only selected candidates contacted for interviews.
• Interviews assess competencies like leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Discuss accommodations or flexibility needs with hiring team.