Account Executive

1240 - Account Executive - Client Teams

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

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

Join our Leeds planning team as an Account Executive and work alongside a talented team to deliver day-to-day strategies for exciting, award-winning global clients. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders and specialist teams to create media strategies rooted in data, audience insights and designed to deliver business results.

This role offers opportunities to lead campaigns, mentor junior team members, and grow your career in a fun, supportive environment. A good understanding of media channels is essential, while curiosity, a growth mindset, and enthusiasm are key.

Why Join Us?

• The Team: Work with a passionate, talented group eager to share knowledge and support your development.


• The Work: Every day is different, with new challenges, exciting campaigns, and opportunities to push boundaries.


• Development: Benefit from industry-leading learning programs, mentorship, and hands-on experience with high-profile campaigns.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver media strategies with the Account Director.


• Act as the client’s key contact, ensuring campaigns meet objectives.


• Lead the financial management of accounts, adhering to budgets and compliance processes.


• Mentor junior team members, fostering their growth and expertise.


• Stay curious - engage in training and industry trends to keep ahead of innovations.

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.

• Experience: Experience in the industry. A good foundation in ATL and digital channels (PPC, SEO, Paid Social, eCommerce, etc.)


• Analytical Skills: Confident interpreting data, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights.


• Collaboration: Build relationships across teams and clients, with excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Curiosity: Passionate about learning and solving challenges.


• Organisational Skills: Manage diverse tasks and prioritise effectively.


• Some experience training and mentoring junior team members ideal, but not essential.

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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