Account Executive

Account Executive

Leeds, United Kingdom

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.

Join our Leeds planning team as an Account Executive and work alongside a talented team to deliver day-to-day strategies for exciting, award-winning global clients. You'll collaborate with senior leaders and specialist teams to create media strategies rooted in data, audience insights and designed to deliver business results.

This role offers opportunities to lead campaigns, mentor junior team members, and grow your career in a fun, supportive environment. A good understanding of media channels is essential, while curiosity, a growth mindset, and enthusiasm are key.

The team: Work with a passionate, talented group eager to share knowledge and support your development.

The work: Every day is different, with new challenges, exciting campaigns, and opportunities to push boundaries.

Development: Benefit from industry-leading learning programs, mentorship, and hands-on experience with high-profile campaigns.

Develop and deliver media strategies with the Account Director.

Act as the client's key contact, ensuring campaigns meet objectives.

Lead the financial management of accounts, adhering to budgets and compliance processes.

Mentor junior team members, fostering their growth and expertise.

Stay curious - engage in training and industry trends to keep ahead of innovations.

Experience in the industry. A good foundation in ATL and digital channels (PPC, SEO, Paid Social, eCommerce, etc.)

Confident interpreting data, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights.

Build relationships across teams and clients, with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Passionate about learning and solving challenges.

Manage diverse tasks and prioritize effectively.

Some experience training and mentoring junior team members ideal, but not essential.

Established strong client and team relationships, completed training, and contributed value to campaigns.

Delivered impactful campaigns, demonstrated strong client and category knowledge, and actively supported team delivery against client objectives.

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for 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.

We Create an Open environment built 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.

WPP 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. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location