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About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

3814 - Account Manager, Planning - Reckitt

Role Summary and Impact

From January 2026, WPP Media officially welcomed Reckitt—a global powerhouse in health, hygiene, and nutrition featuring iconic brands including Dettol, Veet, Finish, Vanish, Nurofen, Durex, and many more.

As we embark on this journey, we are seeking a dedicated Account Manager to support the UK Reckitt media team in driving business growth, brand equity, and media innovation across the UK market. You’ll be responsible for managing the media planning across Reckitt UK; this role is ideally suited to someone who is eager to take ownership of key workstreams and truly drive business results for their client(s).

The team is responsible for delivering best-in-class planning and implementation for Reckitt. You’ll be part of a close-knit planning team, however, be expected to work with other teams such as global and activation.

The Role

As an Account Manager, you’ll be at the heart of Reckitt’s media evolution, playing a key role in delivering best-in-class client service and supporting the development of our media planning approach.

This role combines foundational skills across communications planning and digital planning, alongside strong client management, financial ownership and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead day-to-day client communications, building strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Own the client’s annual finances and annual workbook, ensuring budgets are accurately managed and maintained.
  • Support the wider team and demonstrate emerging leadership skills across the annual planning process.
  • Support and develop the Account Associate who will report into this role, providing guidance and day-to-day support.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge across a broad range of media channels, using this expertise to support effective campaign management, planning and idea generation.
  • Support ad hoc competitor analysis and tasks, providing relevant insights to inform planning and client conversations.
  • Own the monthly financial reconciliation process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Lead the PCA process, coordinating activity and ensuring all requirements are delivered effectively.
  • Collaborate closely with our Global and Activation teams, ensuring strong communication, alignment and seamless delivery across the account.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

  • Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
  • Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
  • Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Understanding of the principles of marketing and advertising, as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements
  • Ability to manage direct client communications, both written and verbal
  • The ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage expectations
  • Calm under pressure and able to juggle multiple projects
  • You will be enthusiastic, helpful and collaborative, and be seeking an environment where you can learn, develop, and actively contribute to the evolution of a key agency account
  • A self-motivated individual who is well organised and can manage multiple publisher / client conversations at the same time

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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