Account Planner

About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com About EssenceMediacom: a Leading WPP Media Brand EssenceMediacom is looking for a Planner to join the JPMorgan Chase team, providing the candidate with exciting market challenges and brand opportunities. J.P.Morgan Chase is looking for an Account Executive, preferably with experience within the finance category, to take the next step in their career within media planning. Chase is a brilliant client to work with – challenging EssenceMediacom to deliver best-in-class media strategy, whilst also looking to explore the new and different. Our integrated team incorporates talent from the UK strategy team and the creative systems teams, offering an opportunity to understand the full agency offer. Working on this account will give you the opportunity to work with and learn from and help develop some of the most dynamic and talented people at EssenceMediacom, from a variety of departments. Role Summary And Impact Growing Our Clients’ Businesses Build a strong relationship with your clients and become a trusted partner. Develop a solid understanding of your client’s business, marketing, and the role media plays. Work with your AM and AD to create a ‘Great Work Manifesto’ for your clients. Be a confident communications planner who demonstrates a clear understanding of our Systems Planning approach. Develop an understanding of digital, data, and marketing technology, and how we use them to drive growth for our clients. Be the go-to expert in your team for audience and category insight, ensuring all work we develop is evidence based. Actively participate in ‘Acceleration’ and ‘Stretch’ sessions on your clients, and those within your business group. Ensure we have a seamless working process between the Comms & Implementation Planning. Growing Our Business Build a clear understanding of EssenceMediacom’s functions and how each specialist area can drive growth for your clients. Support your BD, SAD, and AD in identifying and pursuing additional services opportunities on your clients. Ensure your accounts are in perfect financial health. Play an active role in new business pitches (behind the scenes). Growing Our People Oversee the development of the Execs within your team, supporting your AD in the creation and implementation of Growth Plans and personal training programmes. Promote your team’s brilliant work, both within EssenceMediacom and beyond. Actively participate in and contribute to agency wide planning initiatives (e.g. Huddles). Growing Yourself Learn one new skill each year that is actively applied to your client’s business. Skills And Experience 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. A thirst for learning about technology, trends, media, people, brands and the industry An ambition and tenacity to make the ordinary extraordinary An ability to spot the real issue behind the brief – knowing how to challenge the client to understand what they really need Data-literacy – aware of the available resources and how to turn data into insights that shape clear strategic opportunities Knowledge of the nuts and bolts of media well enough to be able to develop a top-line media plan Attention to detail Team management skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and manage workload Calm under pressure Life At WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 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. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( for more information on how we process the information you provide. Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.