Account Manager, Planning

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week

Company

hirify.global is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and technology to deliver personalised campaigns at scale.

What you will do

• Coordinate audience building and connections planning across digital, social, programmatic, and non-addressable media.
• Translate client briefs into integrated, multi-platform media plans with internal channel specialists.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships, status meetings, brief responses, and campaign communications.
• Oversee campaign setup, trafficking, launches, performance reviews, optimisation, and budget adjustments.
• Manage media bookings, client billing, financial reconciliation, and internal operating processes.
• Mentor junior team members and support a collaborative, inclusive working environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a media or digital agency, typically as an experienced Account Executive or Account Manager.
• Strong understanding of brand-building and performance media channels and their roles in communications strategies.
• Familiarity with audience planning and insight tools, with the ability to turn data into media recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confident client and senior-leadership presentations.
• Excellent attention to detail, financial numeracy, and the ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.

Nice to have

• Experience with media booking tools such as Adazzle or DDS.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with regular in-office collaboration, events, and team activities.
• Employee resource groups and an inclusive environment built on trust and respect.
• Professional development, access to WPP networks, and opportunities to build industry connections.
• Medical, retirement, vision, and dental benefits.
• Paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.