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3099 - Associate, OOH - Trading - UK
Role Summary and Impact
To support our Trading team and help undertake administrative duties across all of our client accounts.
It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will always be supported, and your achievements and efforts will be celebrated. At WPP Media OOH, we promote from within so this could be your next step towards becoming our next Account Director.
Overview of Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities, and Duties
- Inputting campaigns onto our bespoke Aureus system
- Assist the team with Optioning and Booking campaigns
- Update internal databases as required
- Begin to build good rapport and relationships with Media Owners
- Undertake location mapping using our online tool
- Undertake general campaign support during and afterwards
- Develop knowledge of processes on specific ‘patch’
- Creating a bespoke weekly update for agency planning teams
- Collate and share Media Owner information
- Takes responsibility for escalating challenges and issues that may arise
- Developing understanding of OOH sector
- Grows industry knowledge through internal training, attending seminars, industry events and media owner presentations
Skills and Experience
- Highly organised and efficient
- Pro-active and goes extra mile
- Ability to multitask and prioritise
- Resilient and responds well to fast paced, dynamic working environment
- Team player and highly supportive of team
- Builds good relationships with range of people – Media Owners & internal planning teams
- Good eye for detail, inputting data
- Good understanding and use of MS Office /Windows – Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Strong numerical skills
- Comfortable with learning new IT systems and online tools – quick to learn
- Good written English
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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Skills Required
- Highly organised and efficient
- Proactive and willing to go the extra mile
- Ability to multitask and prioritise
- Resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to work collaboratively and support the team
- Ability to build relationships with media owners and internal planning teams
- Strong attention to detail when inputting data
- Good understanding and use of Microsoft Office and Windows, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong numerical skills
- Ability to learn new IT systems and online tools quickly
- Good written English
- Right to work in the UK
WPP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WPP and has not been reviewed or approved by WPP.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support includes a global Employee Assistance Programme and company-wide initiatives, with modern multi‑agency campuses and on‑site amenities positioned as part of the experience. This indicates a holistic focus across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings commonly include a US 401(k) with employer matching, though specifics can differ by operating company. This provides a recognizable savings framework that many candidates expect in large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits can be above average in parts of the network, such as VML’s paid parental leave for adoptive and foster parents. These signals suggest meaningful support for certain family‑forming needs.
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