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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.\nWPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.\nFor more information, visit wppmedia.com.\nRole Summary and Impact \nThis role is within Openmind, a leading brand within WPP Media, where you will be instrumental in day to day operations and coordination and communication with key clients and stakeholders to achieve operational goals. \nBEST THINGS ABOUT THE JOB\nExposure and immersion into the agency’s best-in-class planning framework\nOpportunity to handle the country’s top companies/brands and work with a variety of people both from local/regional/global teams, clients and agency partners.\nBecome part of an organization that promotes excellence through mentoring and talent development programs while maintaining an environment of fun and camaraderie\nMeasures of success\nIn three months: \nUnderstood the client business and the category they play in, and key drivers of growth\nBuilt a collaborative relationship with your clients, acting as the lead contact across your brands\nEmbedded yourself into the internal team and understood the different specialist teams you work with\nUnderstood the key tools and processes critical to the everyday running of the account\n In six months:\nLed your own planning response from insight and strategy through to execution\nProject managed cross-media, category and industry leading campaigns\nIn 12 months:\nWorked closely with agency’s other specialist teams on at least one project\nCoached junior members of the team to achieve their goals\nDelivered a positive client performance rating on your brands and helped deliver a positive over-all score for the team\n Responsibilities of the role:\nLead the over-all strategic communication planning process that will address client’s business needs.\nSupervise team’s over-all output to ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of deliverables\nManage day-to-day client requirements through mentoring junior members of the team\nAppropriately delegate tasks to individual members of the team, ensuring that they are given adequate time, resources and training to perform the tasks.\nConduct annual and interim appraisal of the team members in a thorough and professional manner.\nBuild and maintain a productive relationship with client and team members\nWork with the client arrive at the best processes/ system for managing their business\nWork with other teams/departments to promote clients’ interest with strategically important media owners\nTake part in business development opportunities and provide insightful and comprehensive communications solutions for the agency and its clients. \nSkills and Experience \n Education\nBachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business or Research - related course\nWork Experience\n5-10 years media/ comms planning experience\nRequired Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)\n\n Excellent communication and negotiation skills\nStrong analytical and number skills\nGood understanding of media channels, both digital and traditional\nPassion for learning and openness to new challenges\nMust come with digital planning understanding \nLife at WPP Media & Benefits \nOur passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically, firmly believing in andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. \nWeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. \nWPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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. 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