Programmatic Account Director London, United Kingdom

Overview

WPP 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 and insights and powered by data and 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 and technology, built for people and algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test and learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.Role Summary and Impact

The Programmatic Account Director will have extensive, proven, and detailed knowledge and experience in Programmatic and DSP implementations. Striving to deliver excellence in campaign activation and is responsible for providing day to day leadership of their campaigns across the ITV account. You will ensure on-going and timely optimisation is delivered whilst constantly looking for opportunities to improve campaign performance. You will also be responsible for collating spend forecasts, creating and monitoring campaigns to deliver on planned targets. Your focus will be on in-depth analysis, trend spotting, accurate execution, and leading and developing a team.Responsibilities

• Lead programmatic and DSP implementations with a focus on campaign activation for the ITV account. • Ensure ongoing and timely optimization of campaigns and identify opportunities to improve performance. • Collate spend forecasts and monitor campaigns to deliver on planned targets. • Perform in-depth analysis, trend spotting, and accurate execution. • Provide day-to-day leadership and development for the team.Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive, proven, and detailed knowledge and experience in Programmatic and DSP implementations. • Ability to analyze data, spot trends, and drive optimised outcomes. • Experience leading a campaign across an account and developing a team. • Understanding of the modern marketing paradox and how data and technology drive breakthroughs.Benefits and Working Environment

25 Days Holiday (increasing to 30 in increments after third year of service by one day annually) + Birthday Off + Work AnniversaryFlexible Working PolicyFlexible Public Holidays PolicyPrivate Medical Insurance OptionRefreshments and food at the CaféWell-being allowance towards an activity of your choice (e.g., Gym or Yoga Membership)Cycle to Work SchemeEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveOnline career review and development toolLife at WPP Media and BenefitsOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media and 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. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.Apply for this job

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