Account Exec (Media Buyer)

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, ESSENCEMEDIACOM WW

EssenceMediacom is GroupM’s newest and largest agency, committed to delivering marketing breakthroughs for brands. It has disrupted the old models across media, creative, innovation, and analytics to find new opportunities for advertisers and deliver truly integrated media solutions.

Born out of two pioneering agencies, EssenceMediacom fuses Essence’s performance, data, analytics, and creative technology DNA with EssenceMediacom’s scaled multichannel audience planning and strategic media expertise.

As part of WPP, the world's largest marketing communications services group, and GroupM, WPP’s consolidated media investment management arm, we have access to the richest data, most robust benchmarks, and most advanced capabilities in the market. This helps us provide comprehensive solutions to all marketing challenges.

Our ‘breakthrough’ ambition is underpinned by our commitment to ‘continuous learning.’ We aim to ensure our people fulfill their potential by investing in their whole-person wellbeing, careers, and capabilities, which in turn helps grow our clients’ businesses.

EssenceMediacom, with 10,000 people across 120 offices in 96 markets, is one of the world’s leading communications specialists, with billings of more than US$21 billion (Source: COMvergence, 2021). Its global client roster includes adidas, Coca-Cola (TCCC), Dell, Google, Hasbro, Mars, NBC Universal, P&G, Richemont, and Sony.

Find out more at www.essencemediacom.com. Alternatively, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

Reports to:

EssenceMediacom Media Manager

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Account Executive to join our client services team at EssenceMediacom London. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for supporting the team with the planning and buying of media for our clients. This includes efficiently delivering administrative tasks in activating and running our campaigns, data analysis, collaborating and negotiating with media vendors, and presenting recommendations to clients. You will also be trained by our team to develop responsibility for maintaining client relationships, as well as working closely with other specialist teams within the agency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and buying of media for clients, across the full funnel of vehicles
• Support the administrative day-to-day running of the account
• Assist with negotiations with media vendors to secure the best rates and placements
• Help the team manage client relationships
• Work closely with other teams within the agency, such as creative and account management as well as specialist buying teams
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments
• Assist with other administrative tasks, such as preparing reports and presentations

What you will need:

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Passion for media and advertising

What we can offer you:

• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday (increases with length of service)
• Life assurance
• Permanent health insurance
• WPP share options scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Free eyecare vouchers and money off glasses
• Extensive training and development
• Corporate gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free travel loan
• Free breakfast (cereal and fruit)
• Smart shopper (online discount on a variety of products)

Sounds good? We’d love to hear from you!

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