Account Director M/F

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About WPP Media:

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build a better future for our employees, our planet, our clients, and our communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is ubiquitous, we bring together the best platform, the best talent, and the best partners to develop the most innovative solutions, delivering unparalleled growth for our clients. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It is thanks to this synergy that we succeed in creating truly exceptional experiences, both for our clients and for our internal teams. To succeed in this role, it is fundamental to embody the core values that unite WPP and WPP Media:

• Be Extraordinary by fostering collective leadership that inspires truly transformational creativity.
• Create an Open Environment by finding the perfect balance between the development of our employees and the satisfaction of our clients, all based on mutual trust.
• Lead with Optimism by actively driving growth and development to mobilize our entire organization.

About Wavemaker: A WPP Media Brand

Wavemaker positively accelerates client growth by transforming consumer decision-making and experiences across media, content, and technology. Our name reflects both our mission and our method. We give our best for bold brands and people who relish the challenge of going further and faster, together.

Role:

As an Account Director, you will hold a key position within our agency, where you will manage a dedicated team and be responsible for the strategic and operational management of a diverse client portfolio. You will bring multi-media expertise to a major FMCG account, for which the dominance of digital campaigns is a key success factor. Your leadership, organizational skills, and diplomacy will be essential to succeed in this demanding, stimulating role, which is strongly oriented towards digital innovation and international collaboration.

Your Main Responsibilities will be to:

• Manage and coach a team currently composed of two people, supporting them in their professional development and ensuring workflow management and the quality of deliverables across the entire client portfolio, with particular attention to digital projects.
• Develop and implement innovative annual media strategies, placing digital at the heart of the campaigns and expertly managing offline and digital communications.
• Draft clear, compelling, and forward-looking media recommendations, justifying your strategic choices with data and in-depth knowledge of digital ecosystems, while anticipating clients' implicit needs.
• Select and optimize digital and traditional channels, and oversee the production of high-performing media plans.
• Collaborate closely with internal media experts and international teams for operational campaign planning, best practice sharing, and harmonization of global strategies.
• Manage relationships with other internal functions of the company as well as external stakeholders, integrating an international dimension into exchanges.
• Ensure direct and proactive contact with clients, advising them on digital market evolutions, meeting their needs in an organized and structured manner, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Oversee the production and presentation of campaign reviews and reports, highlighting digital performance and ROI.
• Stay in contact with global media players and partners to identify emerging opportunities and leverage digital innovations as potential growth drivers for the client.
• Actively participate in workshops and the drafting of summary notes for clients, often in an international context.

Profile:

Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience in a media agency, including significant and proven experience as an Account Director on accounts with a strong digital focus.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth mastery of digital Media tools and platforms
• Strong expertise in digital media strategy, development of data-driven recommendations, and performance review analysis.
• Knowledge of trends and innovations in digital marketing and adtech.

Soft Skills / Behavioral Qualities:

• Organization and structure: Essential given the numerous potentially decentralized client requests and multi-channel projects.
• Political acumen / Diplomacy: Ability to be "sharp and courteous," to read between the lines, and to navigate complex environments, including internationally.
• Confidence and conviction: The client needs to have someone in front of them who is confident, masters their subject (especially digital), and knows where they are going.
• Listening skills: To build the discussion with the client and global teams.

Languages:

• Fluent/professional English: Imperative, for exchanges with global teams, but also for managing potential projects with foreign teams. The ability to communicate and present in English is paramount.

Life at WPP Media and its benefits:

Our commitment to shaping the future of media is reflected in our active support for the professional development of our talents, helping them reach their full potential. This approach is accompanied by a responsible vision in our media investment strategies, thus reflecting our dual priority: valuing our employees while adopting sustainable practices in our industry. WPP Media employees have privileged access to the international networks of WPP Media and WPP, enabling them to develop their passions, expand their professional network, and stay at the forefront of marketing and advertising innovations.

We have vast and varied resources at our employees' disposal, and our company actively cultivates the inclusion of talent from all backgrounds. The successes and expertise of the teams are regularly highlighted during unifying events that also punctuate key moments of the year, thus strengthening our collaborative and diverse company culture.

Our benefits include:

• Remote work: up to 2 days per week and 2 full weeks to be taken twice a year
• Two additional days off offered, including the Monday of Pentecost
• Additional leave days per 5 years of seniority
• 5 additional remote work days per month for employees suffering from endometriosis
• Disability policy: 3 days of authorized paid absence per year, access to Universal Employment Vouchers, and specific support for employees with a RQTH (Recognition of Handicap Status)
• Possible solidarity missions via the We care and we act program

Recruitment Process:

• Interview with the recruitment team: An initial phone or video conference interview with a member of our team. This will allow us to get to know your skills and experience better, and will give you the opportunity to ask questions about the position and the company.
• Case study: A case study will be proposed to you to assess your technical skills related to the position, with a focus on digital strategy. A presentation will be offered to you.
• Operational interview: You will meet the Business Partner and the Business Director (N+1) during a second interview.
  
  We are committed to making this process as quick and efficient as possible, and to maintaining open and transparent communication throughout the process.

WPP Media guarantees equal opportunities and considers all candidates without discrimination or consideration of particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering an environment of respect where everyone feels they belong and has the same professional development opportunities.

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