AV Account Manager

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Role Summary and Impact

Reporting into the Account Director, as an experienced Senior Account Executive, the AV Account Manager role is predominantly to support the more senior members of the AV team in the day-to-day running of client campaigns. A good understanding of the principal elements of the TV market is expected by now and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Having mastered your craft as a proficient and confident buyer to date, your remit will remain largely as a buyer for TV and VOD however, planning will play a bigger role and you will look towards taking on the responsibility of planning smaller clients / campaigns.

A good understanding of the AV tools necessary for the job i.e. - TechEdge, BARB, MediaOcean, MScreen, The OneAV Process, our OMA and OMS systems etc. An understanding of cinema and OOHTV is also necessary.

There is also a requirement to train and develop AV Senor/Account Execs in your team with a keenness and an ability to share your knowledge is necessary.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Consistent day to day excellence in delivery of TV and VOD campaigns
• Preparation and sending out of weekly TV spot times to clients, with minimal support from your Manager
• Ensure best practice buying approach across all the Accounts you work on, utilising the OneAV, OMA and OMS approaches. It will be expected you can buy with minimal supervision and with zero errors
• Being on top of buying admin is imperative. i.e., ensure accuracy of numbers and reporting by ensuring reconciliations are agreed, up to date and master rec is accurate
• Ensure accurate spends in TVP/DM & Core M.
• Basic planning of spot costs / planning on smaller campaigns
• Expectation to be able to handle day to day client requests with confidence
• Support on response to briefs with the Planning Department
• Confidence at preparing competitive analysis reports for clients
• Confidence in preparing client PCA’s and reports for the clients you work on
• Ensure all financial procedures are adhered to, and your accounts are SOx compliant
• Complete accurate audit trackers and flag anytime replans need to be made to hit PRF’s.
• Assist in the support, training and development of the Senior Account Executives and Account Executives that work across your portfolio of clients.
• Saleshouse implementation co-ordinator for the AV Team

Expected Behaviours:

• Promote the positive working culture of WPP Media.
• Enthusiasm and passion about what we do
• Embrace the dynamic nature of the ever-evolving AV market. It is important to adapt to and learn any new processes to grow our expertise e.g., OneAV, OMA, OMS.
• Gain the trust and confidence of not just your Manager, peers etc but also internal stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors on a day-to-day level
• Show a genuine enthusiasm to learn the skills to be a skilled AV Planner Buyer
• Be a team player and collaborate with wider AV team
• Pro-active approach to wider learning within the industry
• Manage your own workload effectively with minimal support

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

• Strong communication skills – listening, written, verbal
• Growing confidence presenting to and interacting with clients
• Proven attention to detail
• Highly numerate and analytical
• Excellent organisation and problem solving
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
• Demonstrable interest in your clients’ businesses and their respective market
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both with colleagues and partners
• A pro-active willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Proficient use of powerpoint and excel is necessary

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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