FTC - Media Planning Account Director - Auto Client

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  • £60000 - £65000 per annum
  • London
  • Contract

Fixed Term Contract - Media Planning Account Director - Network Media Agency - Up to £65,000 pro rata - 3 Months

A leading network media agency based in Central London are looking for a cross channel Media Planning Account Director to join one of their key accounts for a 3 month FTC (a well known brand in the auto space). This is a pivotal hire for the business and you will get the opportunity to work on some huge projects that are taking shape over the next few months. This is a UK focused position and you will be taking a lead from a brand perspective, working closely with the Performance Planning Director already in place.

*** Fully remote workers cannot be considered for this. You will need to be able to get into the Central London office at least twice a week. There will also be regular travel to the client offices (UK based)

The Job

  • Media Planning Account Director
  • Overseeing brand element of the account, working alongside performance planning specialist
  • Leading a team of 2 consisting of an Account Manager and an Account Exec
  • Planning and project managing 2 huge client projects
  • Lead budget conversations and explaining how media plans fit into this
  • Collaborate with creative agency
  • Lead client communication from a brand perspective - daily client calls, presentations, meetings etc.

You

  • Established at director level (can't consider AM level ready for step up)
  • Strong media planning background - both on and offline
  • Good understanding of AV and how the channel fits into the wider media mix (ability to discuss this with client and manage push backs)
  • Intricate understanding of the UK market
  • Confident working autonomously and taking a lead with client contact
  • Understanding of how large businesses operate and have experience working on fast paced high spend accounts
  • Available ASAP

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