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At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
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.
The Role
The Group Account Director is primarily responsible for leading the Universal Pictures client team within the agency, managing all aspects of development, growth, budgets and scope of work of the group.
The Group Account Director is the senior contact for our Universal clients and, therefore responsible for all aspects of servicing, growing, and developing the business.
This position is accountable for approving the key strategic elements of media plans, delivering against business results and ensuring client satisfaction. This position requires an individual with strong negotiation and business skills and the ability to manage a group of planning, buying and activation specialists, ensuring client specifications are met.
Client Accountabilities
Oversee the day‑to‑day management of Universal’s business
Act as key strategic lead and client contact
Develop holistic plan strategy for each film campaign
Attend all client meetings
Lead discussions and presentations
Manage Scope of Work and Universal’s expectations within agreed upon deliverables and timelines
Work with planning, broadcast, digital and performance leads to ensure media strategies and plans meet Universal’s objectives
Drive adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Best Practices
Develop and present industry and category POVs, making recommendations to enhance Universal’s campaign performance
Develop test and learn agendas on a quarterly basis
Lead upfront planning and execution (applicable to all channels)
Work with media partners to bring forward first‑to‑market ideas
Lead and present Quarterly Business Reviews
Lead the agency team, fostering an environment of teamwork and collaboration
Establish culture of excellence and quality output, ensuring all team members are collectively working towards timely and consistent deliverables that meet Universal’s established expectations
Assign responsibility and ownership for all work within the team
Assist SVP with development of Business and Staffing plans
Ensure revenue and media spends are forecast accurately
Rigorous financial management
Minimize billing discrepancies, ensuring no over‑ and under‑spending of campaign budgets
Agency Responsibilities
Manage relationships with Universal, determining client needs and expectations, and monitoring to ensure consistency of client service
Develop a strong and detailed client contact and relationship strategy
Directly responsible for an extensive understanding of Universal’s product slate, competitive and category dynamics, and their challenges to proactively identify new ways to build business
Establish overall strategic media approaches for the business, and the implementation processes to be employed
Advise on the staffing plan based on job requirements, past performance and future contingencies
Develop direct reports and team into a high‑performing, cohesive team and partner with HR to create succession plans, including growth projections and career paths for the team
Set clear direction, objectives & KPIs for the team and individuals within the team
Embrace and facilitate a coaching culture reflecting agency values
Build and nurture relationships with client vendor partners, ensuring collaboration, strong partnership and a united vision to achieve…
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