Media Account Executive

EssenceMediaCom handles the media planning and buying for some of the world's smartest advertisers. Supported by keen consumer insight, analysis, and experience, we are part of the largest media planning and buying network in the world. We believe that everything is connected. And that means a media agency has to think and operate in an entirely new way. We transform client communications through systems thinking. Systems thinking is how we make sense of our clients’ communications systems, where we work to optimise the system as a whole and not just the individual components. The EssenceMediacom network comprises of over 6,700 people working in 125 offices in 90 markets around the world. We are proud to call some of the world's most successful brands as clients, including Dell, Mars, Sony, EY, and The Coca-Cola Company. We know that our people are our greatest asset in making us a number one agency and so we make sure our employees are rewarded and looked after in terms of career growth, social life and personal welfare.
Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Media Executive to join our Dell Technologies EMEA team at EssenceMediacom London. As a Media Executive, you will be responsible for supporting the team with the planning and buying of media for our clients. This includes conducting research, analyzing data, efficiently delivering administrative tasks in running or campaigns, negotiating with media vendors, and presenting recommendations to clients. You will also be trained by our team to develop responsibility for maintaining client relationships, as well as working closely with other specialist teams within the agency.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and buying of media for clients, with a focus on digital media
• Support the administrative day to day running of the account
• Conduct research and analyze data to support Dell Technologies media strategies, especially within the Technology and B2B space
• Assist with negotiations with media vendors to secure the best rates and placements
• Help the team client relationships
• Work closely with other teams within the agency, such as creative and account management as well as specialist buying teams
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments
• Assist with other administrative tasks, such as preparing reports and presentations

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field
• 0-1 year of experience in media planning and buying, preferably within an agency setting
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Passion for media and advertising

What we can offer you.

• 
  Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday (increases with length of service)
• Life assurance
• Permanent health insurance
• WPP share options scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Free eyecare vouchers and money off glasses
• Extensive training and development
• Corporate gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest free travel loan
• Free breakfast (cereal and fruit)
• Smart shopper (online discount on a variety of products)

Sounds good? We’d love to hear from you!
About EssenceMediacom

We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients’ businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

EssenceMediacom understands that our people are tasked with big goals: building breakthrough growth for brands and leading with breakthrough thinking in our industry. Our people are at the heart of this work because their ideas will enable us to decode the intersections of people, content, and technology to bring our aspirations to life. Our success is down to our eclectic, diverse, and talented people. EssenceMediacom is a place for us to grow our careers and expand our horizons. EssenceMediacom is committed to building an agency culture that supports our people, puts diversity at the forefront of our operations, and creates opportunity for all. This collective culture will be our “new power” where ideas are freely exchanged, and collaboration is actively encouraged in a place where you can innovate in our hyperconnected world.

*Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at EssenceMediacom London*