Graduate Account Executive

Account Executive

Connected by WPP Open, WPP Media unites media, data and production capabilities to deliver creative personalization at scale for advertisers. As the leading media group, we maintain a third of the market share globally. WPP Media serves as the parent company to EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, Wavemaker. Our client facing agencies are the front line to a new era of media strategy and innovation.

About the Graduate Role(s)

The available position(s) are across WPP Media. 

The role will give the right person both the opportunity to learn about the advertising industry and the wider media sector whilst gaining hands on experience in media buying. You will be joining an experienced team with lots of support and will be working across the largest advertisers in the Irish market. 

You will be joining a talented, enthusiastic team and the friendly but professional environments across the group offers an amazing opportunity to develop and build a career in digital media.

Account Executive responsibilities

Liaising closely with internal teams to understand client business and deliver against objectives.

• Planning / Buying campaigns for both local and global clients.
• Make recommendations on the best mix of budget allocation, audience targeting, and channel / ad format selection.
• Deliver insightful analysis that create actionable, client-facing reports that lead to optimisation.
• Post campaign reconciliation and analysis.
• Merchandising results on a regular basis.

Experience Required

We are looking for candidates who have…

• Strong organisational skills & attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, phone, email and face-to-face.
• The ability to work as part of a team and learn from others.
• Good ability to work on your own initiative.
• Forward thinking, analytical and passionate
• A mature approach to work & building a long-term career.
• Someone is interested in the dynamic and evolving digital advertising landscape.
• An ability to work under pressure and deliver against deadlines.
• Understands the role of media in the overall marketing mix & the role it plays for clients.
• An aptitude for numbers