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Manager, Clients

WPP MediaEdinburgh, United KingdomPosted 2 Aug 2026

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About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale.

Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . 3121 - Manager, Clients - Edinburgh Role Summary and Impact EssenceMediacom: 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. An Account Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of integrated communications solutions from the inception of the brief to presentation of the finished solution, through monitoring the campaign when it goes live, to reporting on the campaign results once it has run its course.

The Account Manager will be responsible for managing the output of external and internal resources utilised in this delivery. Working with the Account Director and planning team within the agency, the candidate will be required to demonstrate their ability to both work independently and lead a team within the agency. The AM will also be required to establish good working relationships with external agencies including creative and PR.

An Account Manager needs to possess good analytical and interpretive skills, paying close attention to detail, and have the ability to think creatively and strategically. There is a requirement to develop communications solutions quickly and accurately. An Account Manager must possess a clear and concise style of writing along with a confident and persuasive presentation technique. Skills and Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people.

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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 Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust . Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise .

As an Account Manager you should:- Have a strong knowledge of all media opportunities Be able to Identify how future trends will impact media planning Develop buying strategies and oversee all buying to ensure best value Be able to provide regular campaign updates to senior management and clients. Have a knowledge of industry media planning tools (DDS, Addynamix etc) Demonstrate natural curiosity and challenge planning when required.

Have a confident and persuasive presenting technique Be able to prioritise work, not only their own but the teams as well. A desire to deliver award winning work and industry leading innovation. What You will need: An interest in and thorough knowledge of all media opportunities. A team player with excellent communication skills. An ability to be proactive, multi-task and manage time effectively. A clear and concise style of writing with confident, persuasive presentation skills.

Numerical and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will be well versed in all aspects of media planning and buying across all media. As the role will be predominantly client facing, the candidate should have demonstrable experience in communicating complex media planning as straight forward client advice. Experience of business analytics and/or econometrics would be helpful, but not essential. An enquiring mind is a must.

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 read our Privacy Notice ( https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-Promoted Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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