Junior Account Manager; Mensch

Junior Account Manager (Mensch)

Dusseldorf, Germany

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 stands for creative transformation. With the power of creativity, we shape a better future for our employees, our customers, our communities, and our planet. This is where WPP Media comes in:
As a global media network of WPP, we unite the best platforms, talents, and partners to create new opportunities for limitless growth in a connected media world.

Work-Life-Balance:
With our flexible working hours & remote work, you can shape your everyday life as it suits you. You can also compensate for overtime.

Vacation mode on:
You receive 30 vacation days plus a flexible day – additionally, December 24th and 31st are off.

Wellbeing first:
Health benefits, attractive pension plans, and mental health awareness days put your health at the center.

Practice makes perfect:
Unfold with our diverse training opportunities and take advantage of our internal career programs for your development in the WPP network.

More than just a job:
You can look forward to unforgettable events, employee discounts, and other highlights like the job ticket, wellhub, or the job bike.

Be yourself:
Everyone is welcome here - diversity and equal opportunities are close to our hearts.

Do you want to turn creative ideas into powerful brand experiences? Your heart beats for media AND creation? You know current (social media) trends and can't wait to work with them? Then you are exactly right here!

As a (Junior) Account Manager (Mensch) you are the central contact person for all WPP-Media agencies. You support customers from the FMCG, Travel, Fashion & Finance industries.

• You advise and develop our customers to optimize their message across all channels.
• You actively build up knowledge about the market, the target groups, and the competitors of your customers.

Planning & Coordination:

• You know who can do what – and make sure the right people are at the right time on the right project.
• You work together with experts in the following areas:
  Creative Strategy & Concept, Brand Experience & Partnerships (Festivals, Sampling, Pop-up-Stores, etc.), Organic Social & Influencer, Project Management, Audience Activation (TV & Digital).

Trend Observation & Innovation:

• You have a sense for culture and zeitgeist – and make sure our customers are always one step ahead.
• You proactively identify opportunities for how AI tools can make your own work and that of the team more efficient.
• You stay up to date on your own about relevant developments in your own field (e.g. through blogs, newsletters, industry events).

What makes you stand out:

• You have 1–2 years of experience in a creative, full-service, or below-the-line agency as well as a completed degree or comparable training.
• You have initial experience in direct customer contact and know how to manage expectations proactively.
• You experiment independently with new (AI) tools and evaluate their usefulness for specific tasks.
• You are committed, communicative, and team-oriented and do not lose your head or sense of humor even in hectic times.
• You have good English skills and feel comfortable communicating with international colleagues and clients.
• You are characterized by a creative, trend-aware, and innovative way of thinking and an interest in different media areas.

Furthermore, you are: communicative, proactive, trend-affine

If you find this job exciting, we explicitly encourage you to apply even if you cannot provide every qualification listed above.

As WPP Media, we shape the future of media and consistently invest in our employees. Every colleague enjoys the advantages of the global network of WPP Media and WPP to develop further and learn at the forefront of marketing and advertising. We live diversity and cohesion through numerous employee resource groups and regular internal events - for exchange, inspiration, and celebrating our successes together.

WPP Media is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We consider all applicants for all positions without discrimination. Our goal is a culture of respect and belonging, in which everyone has the same opportunities to contribute and grow professionally.