Senior Account Manager, Planner/Buyer – OOH Manchester, United Kingdom Role Summary We are entering a new era for OOH, one defined by significant growth, disruption and tech innovation. We seek a professional to develop excellent OOH solutions, manage client relationships and lead a team across markets. Responsibilities

Develop excellent OOH solutions for clients/agencies as experience grows Develop a good understanding of client's sector Communicate well with other Kinetic markets and work with them on client cross-market requests Oversee competitive analysis and post-campaign analysis Update internal databases Prepare site tour documents and logistics of site tours Manage Team Assistants and Account Executives – leading by example Identify, solve or appropriately raise client issues Demonstrate use of industry and Kinetic planning tools and following 4D planning process Collate information from vendors, updating market reports and availability Develop excellent knowledge of vendor activity, building relationships with Media Owners Deepen strong relationships and networks throughout WPP Media

Qualifications and Skills

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. Good understanding of media (essential) and OOH (ideally). Develop positive, productive, respectful relationships with colleagues (internal) and clients (external). Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, follows processes well but can consider the wider picture too. Excellent at multi-tasking. Good numeracy, can manage budgets and is sensitive to wider commercial implications. Confidently uses internal technical tools, picks up new technology and systems well and adapts to change especially relating to digital and technical skills. Excellent understanding of social media and internet. Keen to grow and learn, to benefit from training in a breadth of areas led by Kinetic, GroupM, WPP and external providers. Confident, engaging, positive and alive to possibilities; articulate with good written and listening skills. Interested in getting involved in the wider Kinetic initiatives – helping with training, forums, agency initiatives and events.

Benefits Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. Equal Opportunity 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. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location. #J-18808-Ljbffr