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Programmatic Account Executive , EssenceMediacom u2013 EMEA Activation Hub (UK Based)

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EssenceMediacom is GroupMu2019s newest and largest agency, committed to delivering marketing breakthroughs for brands. It has disrupted the old models across media, creative, innovation and analytics to find new opportunities for advertisers and deliver truly integrated media solutions.

Born out of two pioneering agencies, EssenceMediacom fuses Essenceu2019s performance, data, analytics, and creative technology DNA with MediaComu2019s scaled multichannel audience planning and strategic media expertise.

As part of WPP, the world's largest marketing communications services group, and GroupM, WPPu2019s consolidated media investment management arm, we have access to the richest data, most robust benchmarks, and most advanced capabilities in the market. This helps us provide comprehensive solutions to all marketing challenges.

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Our u2018breakthroughu2019 ambition is underpinned by our commitment to u2018continuous learning .u2019 We aim to ensure our people fulfil their potential by investing in their whole-person wellbeing, careers, and capabilities, which in turn helps grow our clientsu2019 businesses.

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EssenceMediacom , with 10,000 people across 120 offices in 96 markets, is one of the worldu2019s leading communications specialists, with billings of more than US $21 billion (Source: COMvergence , 2021). Its global client roster includes adidas, Coca-Cola (TCCC), Dell, Google, Hasbro, Mars, NBC Universal, P&G , Richemont, Shell, Sony, and Uber.

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Find out more at www.essencemediacom.com . Alternatively, follow us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , or Facebook .

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About GroupM Nexus

GroupM Nexus UK is a community of more than 1,000 specialists comprised of Search, Social, Programmatic & Display, and Ad Tech Ops Practice Squads from across the GroupM agencies.

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GroupM Nexus is designed to accelerate GroupM clientsu2019 businesses by leveraging the power and capabilities of GroupM and its agencies, through partnerships with the worldu2019s leading digital platforms, advanced accreditations for digital practitioners, and continued development and deployment of industry-leading benchmarks.

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Reports to: Programmatic A ccount Director

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The role

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We are the EssenceM ediacom Worldwide Programmatic team, servicing both centrally executed campaigns in multiple languages as well as coordinating and supporting strategic directions across markets.u00A0 We work on a mix of blue-chip clients for both direct and brand led initiatives including but not limited to: The Coca Cola Company, Uber, Shell, EY , Dell, adidas & Sony.u00A0

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We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual to join Essence Media c om Worldwide as a Programmatic Executive . u00A0 T his is an opportunity to quickly learn the processes and best practices for the creation, technical set up and execution of Programmatic campaigns.

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The successful candidate will be able to develop their career with Essence Media c om as they will be enabled to continually improve and expand on their programmatic skills, with growth opportunities both upwards and sideways.u00A0u00A0 The candidate will also have the opportunity to work across a diverse client base and help to shape and inform client strategy.

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Accountabilities include:

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• Work in g with the Senior Executive or Account Manager to identify new opportunities for campaigns.
• Assist ing in the creation of monthly client reviews - providing insights on campaign performance.
• Demonstrat ing confidence and clarity in communicating with the team, clients and media owners
• Develop ing knowledge and understanding of other Essence Mediacom departments/services
• Maintain ing strong working relationships with other relevant Essence Mediacom departments
• Identify new initiatives and opportunities on client accounts, for example, the testing of new platforms or new technologies for campaign improvements
• Improve knowledge of client business to ensure greater appreciation of delivery in the overall mix
• Gain and develop experience in other media, such as wider biddable media
• Learn the basics of client account servicing and best practices in managing results to meet client KPIs
• Take commercial responsibility for campaign budgetary management including bookings and billing
• Be responsible for requesting and chasing POu2019s.u00A0
• Organise budget caps to ensure agreed budgets are not exceeded.
• Ensure all media spends are entered onto booking systems in a timely fashion.
• Be responsible for the technical set up of Programmatic campaigns with tracking systems as required
• Be responsible for implementing campaigns into providers and/ or technology interfaces for buying
• Be responsible for accurate daily, weekly and monthly reporting and commentary.
• The appropriate use of tools to drive accountability, operational efficiencies and actionable business insights; with the scoping of costs and agreed client outputs.
• Act responsibly and professionally at all times , representing the team, department and company.

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A bit about your skills and experience:

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Have a basic understanding of the role of Programmatic in the digital mix

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Basic understanding of digital and digital media

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Highly organised and analytical

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Team player & winning can-do attitude

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Confident presenter

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Demonstrate a good competency of using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Be administratively competent

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Strong attention to detail

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Effective and efficient working style

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Technical yet service industry suited with the potential to develop into client leadership and staff management roles

u2022 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders

What's in it for you:

• Clear career progression.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• WPP Pension Scheme.
• 25 Days Holiday (increasing to 30 in increments after third year of service by one day annually).
• Birthday day off.
• Free office breakfast & fruit.
• Hybrid working.
• Gym membership/allowance.
• Independent financial advice.
• Mental Health Allies Programme.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.
• Disability confident employer.
• Back in the Game Programme u2013 to support returners back to work after a long period of absence.
• GroupM University u2013 our own learning and development platform.
• Early Friday finish.

And many more!

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