Account Director - Comms Planning London, United Kingdom, City Of London

Account Director - Comms Planning London, United Kingdom

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OverviewWPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.comAbout EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media BrandEssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.Role Summary and ImpactThe role is with TUI - the UK's leading integrated tourism group. TUI offers everything from sun-drenched beach breaks and exhilarating cruises to bespoke tours and family-friendly resorts. They are a brand that consistently pushes boundaries, embracing digital transformation and sustainable practices to redefine what a modern holiday means.This is a high-profile, high-spending account where your contributions will be highly visible and valued, working in an exciting and fast-moving sector.The role includes planning across the full suite of offline and online channels, spanning TV, OOH, Print, Radio, Digital Audio, Display, Video & Paid Social, as well as bigger brand partnerships that create unique and impactful campaigns.Skills and ExperienceAt 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.Strong management and client relationship skillsPeople management skills to support AD in the management and development of Planners and ExecsSolution focused mindsetEnthusiasm, curiosity, and a team player mentalitySelf-motivated; an ambition to make the ordinary extraordinaryA thirst to learn – be that the client’s business, people, brands, industry, trends etcAn ability to prioritise and delegate, as well as manage both up and downEmpathetic and self-awareMotivated to drive business results for both client & EssenceMediacomPositive, proactive approach to problem solvingCalm under pressureAccurate verbal and written feedback and instructionsLife at WPP Media & BenefitsOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. 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