Senior Associate Director, Client Services - 12 Month FTC

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About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact

Working on behalf of some of the most prestigious brands in the world, you will lead a team committed to delivering best in class client service, thorough media planning and expertise in the luxury goods sector. 

The Richemont account spans 12 active brands in the UK including Cartier, Montblanc and Van Cleef and Arpels and is serviced globally by EssenceMediacom.  You will therefore work alongside EM colleagues in Paris and be responsible for the UK local market output. 

Kenneth Green Associates is the UK’s leading distributor of premium and fashion fragrance brands including Jimmy Choo and Montblanc.  You will work closely with their marketing team to build robust, moment-led media campaigns in a competitive marketplace.

The Senior Associate Director operates as the day-to-day lead making the Richemont and KGA accounts their own and being responsible for maintaining a motivated, expert team. We are looking for candidates who are dynamic, passionate & brilliant at developing client relationships.

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.

In three months, you would have:

• Onboarded fully on to the accounts and met all the key stakeholders.
• Fully understanding the processes across the account and key outputs.
• Built strong relationships with Media team and local clients.
• Worked closely with the BD to review ways of working processes and develop client growth plans.
• Taken on responsibility of managing the quality of the work that is taken to the client and ensuring all reporting and finance processes and timings are adhered to.
• Motivating our internal teams to produce great work.

In six months, you would have:

• Become the ‘go to’ for clients. Become their trusted point person.
• Managed and delivered annual planning across the account.
• Managed the development of exceptional, award-winning planning work.
• Recognised as a go-to source of energy and insight in the team.
• Delivered several responses, with data and evidence led insights, ambitious innovation opportunities to push things forward.
• Spotted a commercial opportunity for us to do things better, that would benefit the client and the business.
• Managed and developed your team, ensuring they are performing at their full potential and looking out for their wellbeing.
• Agreed objectives with your BD to ensure constant progression.

In 12 months, you would have:

• Become a key stakeholder in your clients’ business. Leading and executing their vision.
• Developed the client business and contributed to its growth.

Responsibilities of the role

• Lead the business working with key stakeholders across the EssenceMediacom network
• Develop talent
• Lead RTB’S
• Build strong client relationships
• Seeking new revenue workstreams to grow the account
• Manage a reporting and financial processes

What you will need

• To be a true team player where you enjoy building relationships with clients and our colleagues around the world
• Knowledge of all media and experience of end-to-end planning
• A digital first approach to planning with a fast-growing tech company
• Positive attitude and willingness to develop talent
• A motivational leader

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.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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