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Account Executive, Client Teams at GroupM in London, England, GB
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Job Description
About WPP Media
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 personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
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2881 - Account Executive
Role Summary and Impact
T&P:
T&P, part of WPP, is one the world's leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&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 1,900 people already trained on WPP's proprietary AI platform Creative Studio, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients.
The Role
As our new Account Executive, you won’t be stuck in a corner doing dry data entry. You’ll be right in the engine room of the team, working on the frontline of transforming one of the world's most recognisable, high-impact global brands.
Operating within our lean, integrated team, you’ll report directly to our brilliant Account Manager, Phil Rudd. Because we work in flat, agile teams, you’ll gain hands-on experience across media planning, buying, campaign delivery, and creative strategy. You will learn how to apply our agile HI + AI model to a massive, global brand portfolio, ensuring everything from social content to performance media runs as a single, seamless, high-velocity system.
You’ll learn directly from industry-leading senior team members and get direct exposure to high-level, global decision-making early in your career. This role is ideal for someone proactive, curious, and eager to build a career in marketing within a fast-paced environment.
And remember, you don’t need to know it all yet. We’ll teach you the tools, the terminology, and the strategy. With regular 1-to-1s, honest support, and access to the world-class WPP Media University, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed.
The Client (Redefining the Future of Learning)
You’ll be working on Pearson, the world's leading learning company, with a massive mission to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. But forget traditional textbooks—today, Pearson is a cutting-edge, digital-first powerhouse. They provide high-quality apps, online learning experiences, assessments, and qualifications that help people build skills and grow in a fast-moving, AI-driven world.
As the global education and tech landscape rapidly evolves, our role is to ensure Pearson’s marketing is just as dynamic, agile, and forward-thinking as their digital products. You'll be working on a massive, exciting account where you’ll help us translate big brand ideas into culture-hacking social media, influencer partnerships, and sophisticated digital media campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Mastery & Campaign Launches
- Get Under the Hood: Learn to set up, traffic, and launch live ads across the world’s most powerful digital platforms (including Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager, and Google Ads).
- Own the Channels: Partner directly with the Account Manager to co-own our digital channels, responding to client briefs with smart, multi-platform media plans.
- Real-Time Optimisation & AI
- Co-Pilot the Data: Pull performance data, learn how to analyse the numbers, and help the team adjust live budgets in real-time to maximise campaign impact.
- Supercharge with AI: Get hands-on with our advanced WPP Open AI agents. You'll learn how to use AI to handle routine tasks, giving you more time to focus on strategy and creative brainstorming.
- Keeping the Engine Running smoothly
- Run a Slick Operation: Manage media bookings, handle day-to-day finance queries, and reconcile campaign spend. (High-performing campaigns are built on incredibly precise logistics, and you will learn how to run them like a pro).
- Keep Everyone Connected: Maintain smooth, structured working processes between our internal creative partners, media owners, and the client.
- Industry Networking & Innovation
- Build Your Network: Develop close, early-stage relationships with our key media partners (like TikTok, Google, and Meta) and cutting-edge tech vendors.
- First-to-Market Mindset: Be our ears on the ground. Actively seek out new social formats, beta-testing opportunities, and emerging platforms to help our clients stay ahead of the curve.
Skills and Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by leading collectively to inspire transformational creativity.
- Create an Open Environment by balancing people and client experiences by cultivating trust.
- Lead Optimistically by championing growth and development to mobilize the enterprise.
What We’re Looking For
- The Essentials: You are a recent graduate (or have equivalent, relevant experience) with a demonstrable passion for digital marketing, social media, and brand-building.
- An Eye for Detail: You have sharp organisational skills, a dedication to doing great work, and the ability to stay focused when things get busy.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to share your ideas in a collaborative team setting.
- The Basics: Comfortable navigating both Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs). You are keen to develop your analytical skills using these tools.
- Growth Mindset: You are open to feedback, eager to learn, and focused on progress over perfection
The "Nice-to-Haves" (Completely Optional Bonuses!)
If you have any of the below, that’s fantastic! If not, don’t worry at all—we will teach you everything you need to know:
- Previous experience or an internship at a digital or media agency.
- A basic understanding of tracking and ad-serving tech (like Campaign Manager 360 or social platform pixels).
- Familiarity with booking technologies like Adazzle or DDS.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
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.
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