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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.\n2783 - Manager, Solutions Planning\nRole Summary and Impact \nAbout WPP Media Solutions\nWPP Media Solutions sits at the heart of WPP’s media, data, technology, and performance ecosystem, bringing together best-in-class planning, activation, data, and commerce capabilities to solve complex client growth challenges. Working across WPP’s agency brands and specialist units, Media Solutions is designed to deliver integrated, future-proofed media strategies that are people-first, privacy-safe, and outcomes-driven.\nIn 2026, WPP Media Solutions continues to lead the industry in applying AI-enabled planning, advanced measurement, and cross-channel innovation to help brands connect with audiences in meaningful, measurable ways.\nRole Overview\nThe Account Manager is responsible for ensuring the gold standard delivery of pan-regional client campaigns, audience strategy, and all supporting collateral across a variety of agency patches and teams. This role involves leading educational sessions, developing Associates, and maintaining an exemplary knowledge of products and solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the media landscape and will be adept at strategic decision-making with agency planners and independent clients across multiple countries. 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In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:\nBe Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.\nCreate an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.\nLead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.\nCore role competencies:\nStrategic & Commercial Acumen:\nProven experience in agency or account management, with a strong understanding of the media landscape, dynamics, and competition.\nAbility to manage sales pipelines, forecast revenue, and apply data insights to solve client business challenges.\nStrategic decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on achieving team and personal goals.\nClient & Relationship Management:\nExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining long-standing, valuable relationships with clients and agencies.\nA track record of establishing high levels of client satisfaction, adept at navigating challenging conversations and proactive problem mitigation.\nLeadership & Professional Excellence:\nDemonstrable ability to work independently, lead by example, and maintain high standards across all tasks.\nExperience in positively managing or mentoring team members and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.\nEnergetic, resilient, and proactive, with a keen eye for detail in media booking, finance, and delivery processes.\nProficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.\nOrganisational & Cultural Fit:\nMeticulous attention to detail, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and contributing to continuous improvement.\nA proactive learner, keen to stay updated with industry trends, and a positive contributor to wider company initiatives.\nLife at WPP Media & Benefits \nOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’rejust as committed to employee growth as we are to responsiblemedia investment. 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