Account Executive - Account Services, OOH

Role Summary and Impact

In this role, you will be responsible for helping to implement fresh and innovative Out-of-Home media campaigns in a collaborative team environment. Initially, the role provides a heavy emphasis on contracting and data management while learning the art of client management, creative audience planning, successful negotiation and sustained business growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and communicate all planning and buying documentation and media authorizations in accordance with planning process, policies and procedures
• Implement approved media plans
• Conduct vendor negotiations and resolve vendor discrepancies
• Compile and review financial data to resolve billing discrepancies
• Compile data for and prepare case studies
• Maintain healthy peer-to-peer client relations
• Prepare all client documents
• Identify and track client issues
• Provide weekly status and participate in status meetings
• Assist with special projects as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration or communication, or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years’ experience with media planning in an advertising organization
• A genuine interest in the advertising and marketing world
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, maturity, credibility, confidence and integrity 
• A strong sense of curiosity & tenacity to explore new ideas and market firsts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative and adaptable, with strong focus on teamwork
• Must be highly reliable and able to work on multiple tasks at once

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our 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 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. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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

US Pay Range 45000 - 90000 USD