Account Manager

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

WPP Media is firmly committed to diversity: we value inclusion and equality, considering all candidates without distinction of gender identity, ethnic origin, or religion. All our positions are also open to people with disabilities.

Who are we?

WPP is the trusted partner for the world's leading brands to ensure their growth. We bring together cutting-edge media intelligence, world-class creativity, next-generation production, AI-era marketing transformation solutions, and expert strategic consulting within a single company.

Powered by exceptional talent and WPP Open, our agentic marketing platform, we deploy AI at scale to help clients navigate a rapidly changing world and optimize their marketing investments.

For more information, visit www.wpp.com.

At WPP Media, We Believe in the Power of Our Culture and Our Employees. It is Through This Synergy That We Create Truly Exceptional Experiences, Both for Our Clients and Our Internal Teams. To Succeed in This Role, It Is Fundamental to Embody the Essential Values That Unite WPP and WPP Media:

• Being Extraordinary by fostering collective leadership that inspires truly transformative creativity.
• Creating an Open Environment by finding the perfect balance between the fulfillment of our employees and the satisfaction of our clients, all based on mutual trust.
• Leading with Optimism by actively stimulating growth and development to mobilize our entire organization.

About T&P

T&P is among the world's leading full-service creative and media agencies, combining talent and technology to drive brand growth. Born from the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, it brings together content creation and distribution into an integrated, end-to-end global marketing solution. Supported by WPP and WPP Media and enriched by the agility of an entrepreneurial mindset led by Partners, this multidisciplinary agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion in global revenue. A pioneer with the first AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018, T&P focuses on leveraging AI across its productions, with its 1,900 employees already trained on Creative Studio, WPP's proprietary AI platform, to deliver optimized results for its clients.

Your Missions

As an Account Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for one of our largest clients in the Automotive sector.

You will ensure the implementation of relevant media strategies and rigorous campaign monitoring, while contributing to the development of junior talent within the team.

Project and Media Campaign Management (A-Z)

• Receive and challenge client briefs to understand their objectives and develop a strong point of view on online and offline media.
• Brief and coordinate experts (planning, display, etc.) and local teams, challenging their media strategy and plan proposals to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Participate in the development of annual strategies and campaigns, as well as the definition of media mixes with planning teams and experts.
• Ensure media plans are accurate regarding campaign names, dates, and budgets.
• Ensure a smooth and timely launch of campaigns, with clear implementation of weekly and final reporting.
• Ensure the formulation and consideration of essential questions throughout the process.
• Be supported by the Account Director for strategy development and ensure plans effectively meet client briefs.

Client Relations and Coordination

• Be the key day-to-day client contact.
• Develop a deep understanding of their needs and expectations to foster lasting partnerships.
• Communicate regularly with clients to ensure their satisfaction and quickly address their concerns.
• Ensure client expectations are well managed regarding deadlines and deliverables, ensuring all external and internal deadlines are met.
• Serve as an escalation point for resolving significant client issues or conflicts.
• Lead, with the support of Account Executives, client calls, worklists, and reporting calls.
• Ensure presentation documents are ready before calls and worklists are up to date.
• Ensure that presented documents and meeting minutes are shared promptly after exchanges (worklists, reporting calls, etc.).

Strategic Watch and Innovation

• Stay informed about the latest industry innovations and identify any relevant opportunities to share.
• Organize and participate in meetings with media partners to stay updated on the latest offerings.
• Ensure all processes (billing, campaign management, etc.) are clear.
• Ensure all documents shared with clients are also saved internally (Teams/network).

Training and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of significant and successful experience in a media agency on 360 media projects.

Technical Skills (Hard Skills)

• Proficiency in campaign management and reporting tools (internal tools, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential).
• Knowledge of market platforms and tools (e.g., CM360, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.) is a plus, but expertise is not required.
• English: Minimum B2 level required, as this is a highly international account.

Soft Skills

Interpersonal and Collaborative Qualities:

• Professionalism and strong posture.
• Excellent team spirit and collective sense.
• Interpersonal ease and fluid communication.
• Ability to unite, engage, and coordinate.

Autonomy and Initiative:

• Intellectual curiosity and thirst for learning.
• Spirit of initiative: knows how to dare to ask the right questions and seek information independently.
• Proactivity and anticipation of needs.

Life at WPP Media and its Benefits

Our commitment to shaping the future of media is reflected in our active support for the professional development of our talents, helping them reach their full potential. This approach is accompanied by a responsible vision in our media investment strategies, thus reflecting our dual priority: valuing our employees while adopting sustainable practices in our sector. WPP Media employees have privileged access to the international networks of WPP Media and WPP, enabling them to develop their passions, expand their professional network, and stay at the forefront of innovations in marketing and advertising.

We have vast and varied resources at the service of our employees; our company actively cultivates the inclusion of talents from all backgrounds. Team successes and expertise are regularly highlighted during unifying events that also punctuate key moments of the year, thus strengthening our collaborative and diverse corporate culture.

Our Benefits Include

• Remote Work: Up to 2 days per week and 2 full weeks to be taken twice a year.
• Two additional days off offered, including Whit Monday.
• Additional leave days per 5 years of seniority.
• 5 additional remote work days per month for employees suffering from endometriosis.
• Disability Policy: 3 paid days of absence per year, access to Chèques Emploi Service Universel, and specific support for employees with a RQTH (Recognition of Status for Disabled Workers).
• Possible solidarity missions through the We care and we act program.

Recruitment Process

• Interview with the Recruitment Team: An initial phone or video conference interview with a member of our recruitment team. This will allow us to get to know your skills and experience better, and give you the opportunity to ask questions about the role and the company.
• Operational Interview: To assess the fit of your skills and profile with the job requirements.
• Case Study: A case study will be proposed to evaluate your technical skills related to the role. A presentation will be offered.

We are committed to making this process as quick and efficient as possible, and to maintaining open and transparent communication throughout the process.

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Key skills/competency

• Account Management
• Media Strategy
• Client Relationship Management
• Campaign Management
• Project Management
• Digital Marketing
• Media Planning
• Automotive Industry
• Reporting
• Team Coordination