Senior Account Executive, Programmatic

2430 - Programmatic Senior Executive

Role Summary and Impact 

EssenceMediacom 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. 

The Role:
•    The Programmatic Senior Executive you will be responsible for managing and optimising campaigns. While also developing programmatic plans which exceed our client’s expectations whether branding or ROI driven. 
Contributing to the execution of programmatic media activity, building strong platform knowledge & supplier relationships to support excellence in delivery of media plans, optimisation, testing and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Management
•    Oversight of the implementation, management, and daily optimisation of campaign activity. To ensure that you excel in reaching your client objectives and KPIs
•    Competently create media plans designed to achieve specified KPIs
•    Support on the day-to-day QA process, minimising errors and ensuring consistent and correct adherence to process
•    Take ownership of some elements of the testing plans of your clients and suggest innovative ideas for testing, including planning, executing & evaluating tests with methodical accuracy
Client and Partner Management
•    Create/design programmatic strategy for client portfolio, ensuring strategy is clear and most appropriate to the client's objectives and KPIs
•    Complete client reporting and analyse campaign results extracting insight to supply recommendations for future activity
•    Drive revenue growth through spotting new optimisation opportunities, services or products and delivering excellent results.
•    Working with partners and attending regular platform training to further develop programmatic skillset.

Operational Excellence
•    The right use of tools to drive accountability in programmatic buying, operational efficiencies, and actionable business insights, with the scoping of agreed client outputs.
•    Ensure financial accuracy, integrating the planning and buying process, and reconciliation of spends, including client terms and programmatic fees, via buying templates and processes.
•    Maintain standards and process throughout the end-to-end campaign lifecycle

Skills & Experience 

•    Passionate about programmatic activation and driving continued excellence. 
•    Proactive approach to expanding knowledge and capabilities
•    Confidence in core trading platforms, DV360, TTD and Amazon.
•    Analytically minded with an aptitude for handling large data sets to identify trends and actionable insights
•    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, will be particularly important in building & developing client and supplier relationships

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. 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 

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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