Account Executive

Title:Client Services Account Executive

Location:London

Reporting to:Head of Client Services

GroupM

GroupM is WPP’s media investment group and the world’s leading media investment company with a mission to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. The company is responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment, as measured by the independent research bureau COMvergence. Through its global agencies Mindshare, Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, and mSix&Partners, and cross-channel performance (GroupM Nexus), data (Choreograph), entertainment (GroupM Motion Entertainment) and investment solutions, GroupM leverages a unique combination of global scale, expertise, and innovation to generate sustained value for clients wherever they do business.

Discover more at www.groupm.com.

GroupM Nexus

GroupM Nexus is the industry’s largest community of performance marketing experts designed to drive performance and innovation at scale for GroupM’s agencies and clients. With the most platform accreditations in the industry combined with proprietary technology, media, and solutions, culture of continuous innovation and scaled partnerships, GroupM Nexus consistently sets new benchmarks for effectiveness and efficiency across all forms of media to drive growth for the world’s leading advertisers.

Discover more about GroupM Nexus at https://www.groupm.com/groupmnexus

Role Overview

The Client Services Account Executive plays a pivotal role in supporting the Account Manager (AM) and Senior Account Manager (SAM) in executing client briefs and ensuring the seamless delivery of advertising campaigns. This role demands a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support and Coordination: Assist AM and SAM in handling client briefs across solutions and ensure all campaign requirements are met.
• Campaign Reporting: Generate detailed reports on campaign performance and provide insights to the team, with support from Activation
• Asset Management: Collate and organise assets required for campaign activation.
• Finance Administration: Manage financial tasks including reconciliation and ensuring accurate financial records.
  
  

Requirements /

Skills & Experience

• Time Management: Demonstrate punctuality and the ability to complete tasks within set deadlines.
• Expectation Management: Effectively manage expectations for all stakeholders and ensure adherence to processes.
• Quality and Consistency: Maintain high standards of output quality and consistency.
• Industry Knowledge: Possess a general understanding of all Nexus Solutions and a keen interest in the advertising space.
• Organisational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to work independently once objectives are defined.
• Experience: Previous experience in an agency or account management role is preferred.
• Communication Skills: Articulate, strong communicator capable of building and maintaining relationships.
• Interpersonal Skills: Personable and assertive, with the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external parties.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attention to Detail: Met with media booking, finance, and delivery processes.
• Resilience and Energy: Energetic and resilient, with a strong sense of initiative and personal ownership.
• Goal-Oriented: Dedicated to achieving both team and personal goals.
• Perspective: Focused yet able to maintain a broad perspective.
  
  

Additional Attributes:

• Keen to Learn: Demonstrates a strong desire to learn and grow within the advertising industry.
• Independent Worker: Capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong Initiative: Shows proactive behaviour and takes ownership of tasks.