Manager, Activation

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end media campaigns with data-driven optimization and KPI-focused planning, turning analytics into actionable client insights.

  • Campaign ownership and data-driven optimization across media channels.
  • Stakeholder-facing insights and KPI-driven reporting for client reviews.
  • Cross-functional coordination to align plans, priorities, and escalation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manages the assigned teams to implement media campaigns. Applies best practice to campaign management and interpretation of data.
  • Acts as the escalation point for issues.
  • Manages and takes ownership of campaigns from start to completion.
  • Delivers accurate planning and reporting in line with strategic and commercial objectives .
  • Understands the role of the medium as part of the overall campaign and applies smart use of campaign planning or market opportunities.
  • Applies advanced data analytics to understand client challenges and media investment strategies, presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.
  • Resourceful in finding relevant data sources where available (third party data, existing client data) to support presentations.
  • Applies strategic thinking when working with clients and third parties to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Supports in providing media investment and campaign insights for quarterly or annual business reviews.
  • Gains a thorough understanding of what the client/agency values and expects through formal and informal feedback from multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

  • 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.
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WPP Media

Media is changing. So are we. We are WPP's global media collective, built for the AI era.We bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create innovative solutions that deliver unparalleled growth for brands - in every market, every day.

30K employees (6,827 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
159.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$9.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.3%
Direct
46.3%
Referral
10.7%
Social
5.7%
Paid
2.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~30.1K
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Manager, Activation

WPP Media · London, UK · Hybrid