Account Executive

3215 - Account Executive, AV - UK

Role Summary and Impact

This position is available in a close-knit team of 9 Audio-visual media specialists, working across Unilever’s wide portfolio of active brands.  Unilever make and market some of the world’s best-known brands across 4 main Business Units; Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Homecare, and Nutrition and are one of the UK’s highest spending advertisers.  The business relationship between Mindshare and Unilever is long-standing, well established and requires delivery of the highest quality media buying results.

The Account Executive position focusses on supporting the Account Manager and Account Directors in the delivery of AV campaigns. Responsible for booking and monitoring AV campaigns and dealing with media owners to extract the greatest value for our clients, the successful applicant will be dealing with highly media literate clients, who will expect the highest in professionalism and knowledge of the dynamic and fast-moving AV market.

All applicants invited for interview can expect to sit through a short maths test prior to a verbal interview which should last no longer than one hour.

About the role

BUYING AND PLANNING

• Develop and demonstrate an thorough understanding of all aspects of AV buying and media.
• Assist in all areas of day-to-day AV campaign management to meet clients’ business objectives and KPI’s - from initial brief, constructing a plan, negotiating and buying space, daily monitoring and optimising campaigns to post campaign performance analysis.Able to plan AV campaigns with guidance from Account Director
• Learn and demonstrate a thorough understanding of all AV tools – including Media Ocean, Caria, TechEdge
• Actively seek creative and innovative media solutions to achieve our ambition of inventing the future of media
• Evaluate media options and demonstrate knowledge of the AV marketplace
• Actively seek opportunities to deliver our ambition to invent the future of media
• Contribute to and present implementational plans and campaign results both internally and externally, working closely with other disciplines within the agency
• Assist management of all billing/invoicing requirements for clients 

CLIENT MANAGEMENT

• Ensure all client requests are met and surpassed and manage client expectation effectively.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the client industry sector, the competitors within that sector and the general industry environment.
• Understand your client’s business and build a good relationship with them.
• Contribute to the creation of client status, planning and review meetings/documents.
• Develop an understanding of short to medium terms business objectives.
• Understand all buying guarantees that Mindshare are contracted to deliver on Unilever’s business.
• Ensure all billing is received in the correct format and at the correct time.
• Ensure proper process is followed in relation to SOX compliance and plan approval/purchase order receipt before campaigns go live.

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Establish an understanding of how AV fits into the overall marketing mix
• Develop collaborative relationships with the other departments within Mindshare such as Connections Planning to deliver an integrated service to clients
• Work collaboratively with and support the Account Manager and Account Director to ensure all department, agency and client objectives are met
• Managing and prioritising own workload

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Develop strong relationships with relevant media owners at an appropriate level
• Develop relationships with necessary external agencies on relevant client businesses to ensure an integrated approach (e.g. creative agency)
• Be an effective ambassador for Mindshare and WPP in all dealings

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.

About You:

• A high degree of numeracy and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• An ability to communicate with people at all levels and build relationships both internally and externally with the media owners and client.
• A high degree of literacy and ability to communicate effectively both in writing and over the phone.
• Strong attention to detail and a pro-active attitude.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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 that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

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

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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