Account Director, Planning

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of "fewer, bigger, better" strategy through Category holistic media strategy and measurement
• Lead and execute client vision as a key stakeholder
• Review ways of working processes and develop client growth plans with the SAD
• Manage quality of client work, reporting, and finance processes
• Build long-lasting relationships with UK category clients
• Manage and develop a team including a Manager and Planner
• Deliver data and evidence-led insights and innovation opportunities
• Work with Biddable Digital and Retail teams to integrate capabilities into planning

Requirements

• Solid multimedia planning experience
• Experience managing senior clients and stakeholders
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and agency partners
• Data literacy and ability to turn data into strategic insights
• Strong team management and workload coordination skills
• Excellent storytelling and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and challenge client briefs effectively

About the Company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Through OpenMind, we provide an integrated agency model designed to accelerate transformation for global brands like Nestlé.