Account Director - Comms Planning

At Essence Media c om we want to eradicate inequity . We don't tolerate it and when we see it, we act . We attract, support and develop our talent without bias and strive to foster the empathy, creativity and diversity of thought needed to drive meaningful change for our people, our clients, our industry and our society. WPP and GroupM have already made strong commitments to combat racial injustice . While we are part of this group, we know we have an individual responsibility as an employer and an industry leader to fight against racism . That s why we have pledged the following seven commitments . Even if you don t meet all the requirements, that s okay, and we encourage you to apply anyway to find out more about whether this is the right match for you. Did you know that m arginalised groups including women, people of colour and people with a disability are more likely to discount themself for a role if they don't feel they meet every requirement or understand the reasonable adjustment that can be made? This is why we encourage connection and conversation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity and information needed to find the right role, for them. If this role isn t quite right, you may be the perfect fit for another so go ahead, apply and find out! The Client Suntory (best known for iconic brands Lucozade and Ribena) is a brilliant client to work with challenging EssenceMediacom to deliver best-in-class media strategy and creative thinking, whilst also looking to explore the new and different. This is a particularly exciting year as they launch their new alcohol RTD -196, with more category expansion on the way, which will be a really interesting part of the portfolio to work on. Pentland Pentland also has a multitude of exciting well-known brands such as Speedo, Berghaus and Kickers. You ll be working across the brand space for some of their best-known brands coming up with fresh, exciting campaigns to support the amazing content and partnerships they have developed. T he R ole As Account Director, you are critical to the delivery of this ambition; working closely with the Senior Associate Director, you will be a key interface for our clients and lead planning projects from start to finish, acting as the conduit who brings together our specialists to deliver exceptional work . Providing genuine knowledge and specialism to businesses who are in the process of seeing significant growth and need consultation and advice on how to take their business to the next level. This requires smart, forward-thinking individuals who have a passion for media and drive to deliver success for their clients. W hat we think are 3 best things about the job Getting to lead the planning and strategy for two exciting clients, across their brands and product s . To see the direct impact your work and thinking has on a brand whose business is rapidly growing as well as the opportunity to deliver entrepreneurial thinking around these clients and trial, test and learn. We are a friendly and ambitious team that prides itself on an inclusive culture and doing brilliant award-winning work, whilst having plenty of fun along the way! Who are you? As Account Director, you are critical to the delivery of this ambition; working closely with the Senior Associate Director, you will be a key interface for our clients and lead planning projects from start to finish, acting as the conduit who brings together our specialists to deliver exceptional work. You are a team - leader /inspirer who demonstrates a passion for their craft and a constant drive to expand your knowledge of the communications landscape and your client s business. You have significant and relevant experience in comms planning, as well as media and measurement knowledge across multiple channels , and a keen eye for detail . You will have strong client-facing skills and the ability to position yourself as a commercially minded , trusted advisor to clients. 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 - 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 Essence Media c om 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr