Account Manager Planning - CDD - F/H

Account Manager Planning - CDD - F/H

Paris, France

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 the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build a better future for our people, our planet, our clients, and our communities. WPP Media is the global media collective of WPP. In a world where media is omnipresent, we bring together the best platform, the best talent, and the best partners to develop the most innovative solutions, offering unparalleled growth to our clients. 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:

• Being Extraordinary in fostering a collective leadership that inspires truly transformational creativity.
• Creating an Open Environment by finding the perfect balance between the fulfillment of our employees and the satisfaction of our clients, all based on mutual trust.
• Leading with Optimism by actively stimulating growth and development to mobilize the entire organization.

Media Futures Group (MFG) is the dedicated team for Google within EssenceMediacom, which adopts a strategic, creative, and integrated approach to media, in order to influence business results. The MFG team operates fully integrated with strategy, planning, investment, relying on data analysis and technology. The members of the MFG team are particularly curious, collaborative, and constantly in search of excellence.

Introduction and Context of the Position:

We are looking for an Account Manager Planning on a fixed-term contract for a duration of 6 months. This key position aims to replace a maternity leave within our dedicated team for the Google client.

Main Missions:

• You join the Planning team, in charge of 360 media planning (Online AND Offline) for Google on branding objectives.
• You intervene from the recommendation of levers following the client brief to the end-of-campaign balance.
• You implement the processes and feed the media platform with the key information of the campaigns to follow the budget investments.
• You exchange daily with your MFG counterparts based in London.
• The different stages are coordinated with all other disciplines (strategy, different expertise & buyers, analytics…).

Profile Sought:

• Higher education degree with a specialization in Marketing/Communication, you have at least 3 to 4 years of experience in a media agency.
• Your English is fluent (written and spoken).
• You are analytical, you like numbers and you want to understand the data to place it at the heart of media reflections.
• You have a good knowledge of online and offline media channels in their orchestration and execution.
• You have good writing and presentation skills; and you are agile, curious, and autonomous.
• You have excellent organizational skills, a particular attention to detail, and a good understanding of invoicing issues.
• Experience with international hubs would be a plus.

Life at WPP Media and its benefits:

Our commitment to shaping the future of media is manifested by active support for the professional development of our talents, helping them to reach their full potential. This approach is accompanied by a responsible vision in our media investment strategies, reflecting our dual priority: to value 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 innovations in marketing and advertising. We have vast and varied resources at the service of our employees, our company actively cultivates the inclusion of talents from all horizons. The successes and expertise of the teams are regularly highlighted during unifying events that also mark the key moments of the year, thus reinforcing our collaborative and diverse company culture.

Our benefits include:

• Remote work: up to 2 days per week and 2 full weeks to be taken in two times in the year.
• Additional rest days: Two additional rest days offered, including the Pentecost Monday.
• Support for endometriosis: 5 additional remote work days per month for employees suffering from endometriosis.
• Disability policy: 3 authorized paid absence days per year, access to Universal Service Employment Check Vouchers, and specific accompaniments for employees with a RQTH.
• Possible solidarity missions via the We care and we act program.
• Access to high-performance and cutting-edge tools for campaign management (including internal reporting tools).

Recruitment process:

• Interview with the recruitment team: A first telephone or video conference interview with the Talent 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 interviews: A meeting with your future managers. At least one physical interview is mandatory.
• Case study: Completion of a Business Case to assess your analytical capacity, rigor, problem-solving skills, and mastery of tools.

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. Consult our privacy policy for everything you need to know about the protection of your data: privacy policy. Although we study all received applications, we only contact the selected people for an interview.