Associate Director, Media Planning, UK

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3780 - Associate Director, Media Planning, UK

Motivate a team, leading by example while coaching juniors. 
Provide timely and actionable feedback to aid in team development and improvement. 
Strong spreadsheet capability is a must, with a strong handle on using formulas and ideally able to use AI to build scripts. 
Monitor and support Essential satisfaction across client teams, identifying and implementing ways to maintain or increase satisfaction. 
Foster strong working relationships across the client team to facilitate flawless execution of plans. 
Communicate effectively across all levels of the team. 
Understand when to escalate issues to managers. 
Calculate the workload implication of new campaigns and feed into resource management. 
Provide awareness and recognition for jobs well done. 

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. 
Experience in a digital media agency. 
Ability to work in a team environment that promotes collaboration; but also capable of working independently when needed. 
Exceptional verbal & written communication skills - ability to think on your feet. 
Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze raw data, identify true insight and develop actionable recommendations. A natural affinity with numbers is a must. 
Strong interpersonal skills – able to forge strong relationships and influence clients, partners and colleagues alike.