Account Manager - Paid Social

Account Manager - Paid Social

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Role Summary and Impact

Account Managers are expected to work closely with their Account Director and the Global Hub team to manage the day-to-day running of one (or more) client accounts. Account Managers have several key areas of focus, these include:

• Campaign Management
• Client & Partner Management
• People Management
• Operational Excellence

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.

The successful candidate should have experience working in a digital marketing or agency-based role and will need to demonstrate a track record of working with clients or external stakeholders.

Extensive experience setting up and optimising paid social campaigns across a number of the key social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snap, Reddit, X etc). Training certifications in any of the key platforms would be a plus (e.g. Meta Blueprint).

Experience planning large-scale paid social campaigns, preferably across a mix of brand and direct-response objectives.

Experience compiling detailed and insightful end of campaign reports & presentations. Knowledge of how to structure regular client review presentations (QBRs, annual reviews etc).

Forming strong relationships is key to the role, the ideal candidate should feel comfortable presenting to clients and leading calls as required.

Teamwork is key to this role and we are looking for someone who is collaborative, friendly, and with a can-do attitude.

Some experience line managing individuals and/or helping to train others across paid social would be preferable.

Excellent presentation skills and advanced PowerPoint

Good communication skills

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