Account Executive Senior - (F/H) - CDI

Account Executive Senior - (F/H) - CDI

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.

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

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It is through this synergy that we are able to create truly exceptional experiences, both for our clients and for our internal teams. To succeed in this role, it is fundamental to embody the essential values that unite WPP and WPP Media:

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

About Wavemaker: A WPP Media Brand

Wavemaker stimulates the positive growth of its clients by transforming consumer decision-making processes and their experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name reflects both our mission and our method. We give our best for the bold brands and the people who relish the challenge of going further and faster, together.

Missions:

Context:

To support the growth of our clients and strengthen our team, we are looking for a new talent who will be the key daily contact, responsible for building a trusting relationship and strategically driving campaigns. This role involves close collaboration with clients, punctuated by weekly videoconferences and regular in-person meetings to ensure perfect alignment and optimal results.

Your Missions:

• Pilot the operational deployment of media campaigns by coordinating internal experts to ensure flawless execution, from the brief to the delivery of performance reports.
• Ensure the perfect management of the media calendar, by rigorously updating it and communicating it smoothly to all stakeholders.
• Supervise the financial follow-up of campaigns, from billing management to precise reconciliation with client purchase orders.
• Facilitate weekly follow-up meetings with clients by preparing clear and actionable documents (worklists) to ensure constant alignment.
• Contribute actively to the development of annual media strategies by producing competitive analyses and insights on targets (via WPP OMA) to feed the discussion.

Profile Sought:

Your Experience:

• You have a first experience of two years in a media agency with exposure to media buying, which has allowed you to understand the dynamics of campaign management.

Your Technical Skills:

• You master the digital and offline ecosystem.
• Tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Mediatools, and Medialand are part of your daily routine.
• You communicate fluently in English, both written and spoken, in an international context.

Your Human Qualities to Succeed:

• Dote of an excellent relationship management, you easily create links with your clients and your teams.
• Your analytical mind and ease with numbers allow you to transform data into relevant insights.
• Agile and versatile, you juggle with ease between leading clients in various sectors (such as insurance, consumer goods, and pet food) and their specific problems.
• Creative and curious, you are passionate about innovation and AI, and you constantly seek to bring new ideas.

Life at WPP Media and Its Benefits

Our commitment to shaping the future of media is demonstrated by 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, 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, allowing them to develop their passions, expand their professional network, and stay at the forefront of marketing and advertising innovations.

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

Our benefits include:

• Remote work: up to 2 days per week and 2 full weeks to take twice a year
• Two additional days off offered, including the Pentecost Monday
• Additional leave days per milestone of 5 years of seniority
• 5 additional days of remote work per month for employees suffering from endometriosis
• Disability policy: 3 days of authorized absence per year, access to Universal Service Employment Cheques, and specific accompaniments for employees with a RQTH
• Possible solidarity missions through the We Care and We Act program

Recruitment Process

Interview with the recruitment team: A first interview by phone or videoconference with a member of our recruitment team. This will allow us to better understand your skills and experience, and give you the opportunity to ask questions about the position and the company.

Operational interview: To assess the adequacy of your skills and profile in relation to the requirements of the position.

Case study: A case study will be proposed to you to evaluate your technical skills related to the position. A presentation will be offered.

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

WPP Media guarantees equal opportunities and considers all candidates without discrimination or consideration of particular characteristics. We are committed to cultivating a respectful environment where everyone feels at home and benefits from the same professional development opportunities.

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