Account Director H​/F - CDI

Account Director H/F - CDI

Paris, France

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 personalization nected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

WPP Media is firmly committed to diversity: we value inclusion and equality, considering all candidates without distinction of gender, ethnic origin, or religion. All our positions are also open to people with disabilities.

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WPP Media is the global media collective of WPP. In a world where media is omnipresent, we bring together the best platform, the best talents, and the best partners to develop the most innovative solutions, offering unparalleled growth to our clients.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It is through this synergy that we are able to create truly exceptional experiences, both for our clients and for our internal teams.

To succeed in this role, it is fundamental to embody the essential values that unite WPP and WPP Media:

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

MEDIA FUTURES GROUP (MFG) is the team dedicated to Google, which adopts a strategic, creative, and integrated approach to media to influence business results. The MFG team operates in a fully integrated manner with strategy, planning, investment, relying on data and technology analysis. Members of the MFG team are particularly curious, collaborative, and constantly seeking excellence.

Introduction and Context of the Position:

Within the Google (MFG) team, we are looking for an Account Director to take charge of 360 media consulting (Online and Offline) and to lead a highly dynamic portfolio of projects. Google is an excellence partner that operates in an agile environment, where management is done on a quarterly basis to quickly adapt to market changes. As an Account Director, you bring senior-level expertise in managing client relationships, design innovative media strategies, and lead the execution of campaigns by mentoring a team of Account Managers.

Main Missions:

• Media Advice & 360 Strategy:
  Design, structure, and present annual and quarterly media recommendations (Online and Offline), bringing strong added value in terms of innovation and data analysis.
• Client Relationship & Retention:
  Ensure direct, proactive, and daily contact with key Google marketing stakeholders, positioning yourself as a trusted partner to challenge and optimize their media strategies.
• Execution Management:
  Work closely with internal media experts (Search, Social, Programmatic, TV) to ensure the optimal operational deployment of campaigns from conception to performance reviews.
• Management & Development:
  Mentor and support daily a team of one to three Account Managers and/or Executives, ensuring their skill development and the fluidity of collaborative work.
• International Coordination:
  Ensure continuous strategic and operational alignment with the MFG team counterparts based in London.

Profile Sought:

• Experience: Justify a solid experience of 5 to 6 years in a media agency, ideally as a senior Account Director or Account Manager ready to take on more autonomy and responsibilities.
• Mindset & Soft Skills: Recognized for your positive and proactive spirit, you like working in a dynamic environment and know how to adapt your recommendations to the quarterly pace of our client. You have excellent writing, presentation skills, and a natural collaborative leadership.
• Media Expertise & Tools: Solid knowledge of the multi-media media landscape (Online & Offline) and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and the creation of impactful presentations.
• Languages: Fluent English (written and spoken) indispensable on a daily basis to interact with the MFG hub London and the international network.

Life at WPP Media and its benefits:

Our commitment to shaping the future of media is manifested by 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, reflecting our dual priority: valuing our employees while adopting sustainable practices in our sector. WPP Media…