Manager, Investment at WPP

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Media Buying, Performance Tracking, Communication, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Numeracy, Data Management

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

4869 - Manager, Investment - MM&D About WPP Media 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.com Role Summary and Impact We are looking for a driven and ambitious individual to help manage the day to day running of leading global advertiser Reckitt. You’ll be joining a team to support the onboarding, stewarding and delivery of global value commitments. We also manage reporting and overall client relationships both internally (Client leadership, Commercial, Strategy) and externally (Auditors and Client). This position offers multiple opportunities for future career growth and development across client work and projects across WPP Media. The role will report into a Partner within the Global Investment Department. Specific responsibilities Day to day management of global value commitments, ensuring we deliver competitive pricing & activation across markets and meet key Client investment KPIs Develop or improve existing tracking of media buying performance and efficiencies vs. targets using our proprietary tools while identifying opportunities for value delivery improvements Provide support and guidance to local markets to ensure they fully understand our value commitments, buying measurement methodology and the savings calculation process, in addition to identifying risks and opportunities Develop a good working relationship with media auditors to ensure smooth operations and a collaborative approach, while challenging their analysis and insights if and where required Present and take ownership of your work while co-ordinating junior analyst team members on their day-to-day work. Providing analysis and market insights. Establish tactics and roadmaps for problematic territories, sharing and discussing these with sr. members of the team and Client leads Proactively develop knowledge of how media buying, and performance tracking works and the various methodologies used to track and quantify savings delivery and apply and consider a “learn and share” mentality with your team Contribute to new business pitches (when required), with guidance from sr. members of the team Skills and Experience At 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 Extraordinaryby Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Openenvironment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. Lead Optimisticallyby Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. Experience gained in either an investment/accountability department, media agency buying department or media auditor Good knowledge of how media buying, and performance tracking works and the various methodologies used to track and quantify value delivery Strong analytical skills and great attention to detail are essential Highly numerate, adept at managing large data sets and excel Confident communicator and presenter (written and delivery) Excellent time management and organisational skills International experience preferable but not essential 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 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 note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. #LI-Promoted Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of global value commitments for a leading global advertiser. Develop tracking of media buying performance and provide support to local markets while maintaining client relationships.