Account Manager

TL;DR

Account Manager (Media): Manage day-to-day client business execution, distill briefs into effective strategies, and drive client performance with an accent on media planning across on and offline channels. Focus on team oversight, billing accuracy, and becoming a true extension of the client team.

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom (hybrid, 4 days in office). Requires right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, delivering creative personalisation at scale through media, data, and partnerships. EssenceMediacom is a leading hirify.global brand focused on analytics, insights, data, and technology for brand breakthroughs.

What you will do

• Run day-to-day client business with initiative, ensuring accurate and punctual billing and administrative tasks.
• Distil client briefs and collaborate with AD and BD to develop effective strategies.
• Oversee and develop the junior team on a daily basis.
• Drive client performance by analysing sales and consumer data.
• Leverage strong leadership, communication, organisation, and media knowledge across channels.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience in client services, media planning, or investment roles.
• Deep understanding of media channels, planning process, and effectiveness.
• Ability to analyse client sales and consumer data imaginatively.
• Strong verbal communication with teams, departments, creative agencies, and directors.
• Embrace WPP & hirify.global core values: Extraordinary, Open, Optimistic.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid approach with teams in office around four days a week; discuss flexibility during interviews.
• Competitive medical, vision, dental insurance, group retirement plans, significant paid time off.
• Access to global WPP networks, employee resource groups, in-office events, mental health awareness days.
• Preferential partner discounts and opportunities for growth and learning at the cutting edge of marketing.