Account Director
The Account Director at WPP Media in Leeds will lead strategy development for top-tier clients, collaborating with senior leaders and specialist teams to craft innovative, data-driven campaigns that deliver measurable business results. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact campaigns, mentor a talented team, and advance one's career in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Key responsibilities include developing data-driven strategies, acting as the primary client contact to ensure campaigns align with overarching strategies and exceed expectations, overseeing financial management of client accounts to maintain budget and objectives, managing and mentoring a growing team to enhance their digital expertise, and staying abreast of industry trends to continuously improve campaigns.
Required qualifications encompass experience in strategy, planning, and management with a solid understanding of both above-the-line and digital media channels, strong client relationship-building skills to provide strategic digital advice and exceptional service, proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring teams, a passion for digital marketing trends and innovations with a desire to experiment, an analytical mindset comfortable with using data to shape strategy and demonstrate campaign effectiveness, and exceptional communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
WPP Media offers a range of benefits, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. Employees have access to the global WPP Media and WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the forefront of marketing and advertising.
The company fosters a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and connection, adopting a hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week. WPP Media is committed to employee growth and responsible media investment, providing a supportive environment for professional development.