Global Client Account Director

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Role Summary and Impact

T&P:

T&P part of WPP is one the worlds leading full service creative and media agencies connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration ofThe&PartnershipandmSix&Partners it brings together content and distribution into a single holistic end to end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and WPP Media and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollar in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018 T&P is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1900 people already trained on WPPs proprietary AI platform Creative Studio to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients.

Role Summary and Impact:We areseekinga highly motivated Global AccountDirectorto fillan important rolewithin the Breitling Global Media account at T&P / WPP Media.

This pivotal position is crucial for supporting our GlobalLeadership /operations and execution for Breitling a prestigious and one of the fastest-growing luxury watch brands globally

On Breitling you will be instrumental in helping to our ambitious growth plans across over 30 countries into impactful digitally focused media campaigns client service precise campaign execution Global governance and reportingwith a core focus of your time on their Tier 1 markets of USA UK Germany and Switzerland plus Global partnerships that benefit many.

Your roleincludesleveraginghigh-profile partnerships such as the NFL and Aston Martin Formula One alongside influential brand ambassadors like Austin Butler & Earling Haaland.

You will be 50%allocatedto the Breitling account ensuringyourefocused and will report directly to the new Global Leader based in London playing a key part in defining the future success of this significant partnership.

You will have anAccount Executive reporting into you as well as helping to be the connector across all our Hub team disciplines (such as comms planning strategy analytics performance digital etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Account Management/ Directing:Support the team and help manage the Breitling Global Media accounts including direct line management of a dedicated Account Executivenurturingand progressing their development and ensuring teamobjectivesare met.
• Client Relationship Management:Act as a trustedcentral pointof contact for key Breitling clients based in Zurichbuilding strong relationships and providing agile responses to requests or deliverables.
• Market Oversight & Execution:Help to ensure consistency of our media planning and activation efforts across both brands on Breitling we have 4 critical Tier 1 markets (UK USA Germany Switzerland) working closely with the Hub leadership local agency teams and oversee centrally delivered digital performance for 30 additional Tier 2 markets.
• Performance & Innovation:Champion Global Digital Performance initiatives ensuring the implementation ofcutting-edgemedia solutions that deliver measurable results and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Facilitateseamless collaboration with various internal WPP Media /T&P teams including Client Leadership Planning Digital specialists and Analytics as well as external partners in PR Events Creative & Production to ensure integrated campaign delivery.
• Tool & Technology Adoption:On both clients - leverage WPP Open our world-class AI-powered product suite and other advanced audience insight planning andaccuratereporting tools/ collaboration spaces are used for strategic planning insightful reporting and robust market analysis.
• Operational & Governance Excellence:Oversee the accuracy andtimelydelivery of media plans financial reconciliation and billing processes ensuring all operational and governance aspects of the account run efficiently and to the highest standards.

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The Other 50% of your time will be working on JLR a recently won Global Account as an Account Directorserving as the Network Lead.

Role Summary and Impact: As a key member of the JLR Global Media Team you will be working with other Global Leads and Market Leads on prioritizing problem solving and communicating across the WPP Media Network.

This will include creating andmaintainingprocesses escalation frameworkstraining and any operational difficulties that may arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Engagement: build andmaintainrelationships with JLR Media Regional & Market Leads. This will include regular connects documentation and statuses. The goal here is tofacilitatecollaboration and consistency across all teams.
• Client Market SME:Act as the Market SME when in client-facing situations advocating on behalf of their ways of workings and translating Client requirements into actionable next steps for market teams.
• Global Team Collaboration:Understand and champion Global Team initiatives and ways of working. This may involvetraining plans rollouts providing feedback or any other activities necessary to help the JLR Media Global Team execute work effectively.
• Operations: From time-to-time there may beadditionalOperations projects that require a Market lensthis will require support and input from the Network Lead.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:

• Be Extraordinarybyleadingcollectively toinspire transformationalcreativity.
• Create an OpenEnvironmentbybalancingpeople andclientexperiences bycultivatingtrust.
• Lead Optimisticallybychampioninggrowth anddevelopment tomobilize theenterprise.
• A proven account manager with experience as a manager in media digital and marketing communicationsdemonstratinga genuine interest in luxury.
• A person with positive energy some passion with a proventrack recordof helping to take ownership and project manage global client relationships and helping media teams to achieve exceptionaloutcomes.
• A proven account manager with experience as a manager in media digital and marketing communicationsdemonstratinga genuine interest in luxury.
• A proactive & resilient individual with a can-do attitude eager to contribute to a fast-paced and high-performance environment.
• Exceptional communication presentation and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively engaging with global stakeholders at all levels.

Skills & Experience:

• An understanding and practical experience across both online (Search Social Programmatic Connected TV) and offline media channels (Outdoor Print).
• 1-2 years experience in global media account management role
• Real life experience in media planning campaign reporting financial oversight and robust project management.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and collate global marketplace intelligence insights and informationidentifycompetitive trends and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiencyin understanding and / or hunger to learn and navigate diverse global market landscapes with cultural nuances and local market requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and requests simultaneously co-ordinate information across multiple sources and markets be able toconsolidateinformation into digestibleaccurateandtimelyformat.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Be Extraordinary investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimisticallyfirmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions build vital professional connections and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate 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 eventsshowcasingteam 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 whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open andsupportive a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1