Implementation Director

About the Company

EssenceMediacom, part of WPP, is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee media planning for several major clients including Flutter Group, Tesco, and BT
• Ensure industry-leading implementation recommendations founded in insight
• Lead the implementation planning output of the team and manage professional development
• Pull strategy through into implementation recommendations and ensure media buying stays true to the approach
• Support new business acquisition and refine agency products in collaboration with the Implementation Leadership team
• Forge proactive relationships with media owners to identify innovation opportunities

Requirements

• Proven track record of industry-leading media planning work
• Extensive experience in running and managing large teams
• Deep understanding of media planning across brand and response
• Deep knowledge of industry media planning tools
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and demanding clients
• Strong consultative selling and storytelling skills
• Commercial mindset aligned with agency objectives

Benefits

• Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Significant paid time off
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Preferential partner discounts