Account Manager - (F/H) - CDI

Account Manager - (F/H) - CDI

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.

In a role with the Consulting team for one of our key clients in the FMCG sector, you will play a key role both in the French market and internationally in the Benelux region.

On the local market in France:

• Contribute to the development of media strategies in line with client objectives.
• Ensure operational excellence in campaign management (media offline, digital, and partnerships).
• Define expectations and write briefs to experts.
• Supervise their work ensuring respect for deadlines and budgets.
• Challenge their proposals and consolidate them.
• Manage the timings of budget engagement, and follow up on invoicing/POs.
• Verify the correct execution of campaigns, trafficking, and online deployment.
• Supervise performance reporting with experts, and follow up on proposed optimizations.
• Lead weekly follow-up meetings with the client.
• Coordinate the progress of cross-functional projects (e.g., Reporting, Data, Measurement, etc.).

On the Benelux:

• Main point of contact between the client and local WM teams (Belgium and Netherlands).
• Coordinate the work of local WM teams, ensuring homogeneous execution quality across different markets.
• Control the conformity of media strategies and deliverables with international guidelines.
• Share best practices and key insights FR/BE/NL to nourish teams and elevate the quality of recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with local teams and establish clear and efficient working processes.

Experience, skills, and qualities required:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a media agency, ideally on local centralized or international accounts.
• Very good level of English, both spoken and written.
• Good knowledge of digital processes.
• Rigor.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respect deadlines.
• Ability to work in an agile team.
• Sense of initiative.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent level on Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

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, reflecting our dual priority: valuing our employees while adopting sustainable practices in our sector.

We have extensive and varied resources at the service of our employees, actively cultivating the inclusion of talents from all backgrounds. The successes and expertise of our teams are regularly highlighted during unifying events that also mark key moments of the year, reinforcing 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 paid days off per year, access to Universal Service Employment Checks, and specific accompaniments for employees with disabilities.
• Solidarity missions possible through the We Care and We Act program.

Recruitment process:

• Interview with the recruitment team: A first telephone or videoconference interview 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 quick and efficient as possible, and to maintaining open and transparent communication throughout.
• 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.