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About the Role

As Account Director, you will be a key interface for clients and lead planning projects from start to finish, bringing together specialists to deliver exceptional work. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the account, ensuring accuracy and best practice in campaign management. You will build strong client relationships and become a trusted strategic partner, understanding their business and how communications can drive growth.

Responsibilities

Lead planning projects from start to finish.
Oversee the day-to-day running of the account.
Ensure the flow and accuracy of work.
Ensure the campaign management process follows best practice.
Act as the first port of call for clients.
Build strong relationships with clients.
Become a trusted strategic partner to clients.
Drive business results for both client & OpenMind.

Requirements

Strong management and client relationship skills.
People management skills to support AD in the management and development of Planners and Execs.
Solution focused mindset.
Enthusiasm, curiosity, and a team player mentality.
Self-motivated; an ambition to make the ordinary extraordinary.
A thirst to learn – be that the client’s business, people, brands, industry, trends etc.
An ability to prioritise and delegate, as well as manage both up and down.
Empathetic and self-aware.
Motivated to drive business results for both client & OpenMind.
Positive, proactive approach to problem solving.
Calm under pressure.
Accurate verbal and written feedback and instructions.

Skills

AI-driven media
Media planning
Client relationship management
People management
Solution focused mindset
Team player mentality
Prioritization
Delegation
Communication

Location

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Associate Director

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance
Group retirement plans
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Significant paid time off
Preferential partner discounts
Employee mental health awareness days

About the Company

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale.
Openmind, part of WPP, is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP, created to accelerate the European transformation for Nestlé’s media function.
Openmind utilizes advanced data and technology capabilities, fueled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximize the impact of Nestlé media investment.

Equal Opportunity

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.