Director, Account Mangement

The Director of Account Management at WPP Media is a pivotal leadership role within the company's AI-driven media operating unit. WPP Media unites media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale, all connected through WPP Open, the company's pioneering agentic marketing platform. This role is integral to managing and strategically developing influencer activations for the UK government, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and impactful creator marketing campaigns.

In this capacity, the Director will serve as the senior point of contact for the UK government account, building trusted relationships with key client stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading the development and execution of influencer and social campaigns that align with client objectives and policy considerations, overseeing campaign execution from brief to delivery, collaborating with internal teams to shape integrated solutions, and monitoring campaign performance to inform optimization and future recommendations. Additionally, the Director will manage and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture, and identify opportunities to grow the account through strategic thinking and proactive client counsel.

Candidates should possess at least five years of experience in a client-facing role within an advertising, media, or digital marketing agency, with proven experience managing accounts in regulated industries such as government, public sector, financial services, healthcare, or utilities. A strong understanding of influencer marketing, social media strategy, and campaign management is essential. The role requires experience working with multiple stakeholders and navigating complex approval processes, excellent communication and presentation skills, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong attention to detail is also crucial.

While specific compensation details are not provided, WPP Media offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development. Employees are encouraged to leverage the extensive global WPP Media and WPP networks to pursue their passions and build vital professional relationships.

WPP Media fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. The company is committed to investing in its employees to inspire transformational creativity and champion growth and development for every individual. This environment allows team members to work on meaningful projects that have real-world impact, contributing to the success of leading brands worldwide.