Account Executive (Entry-Level)

About Us

UM is a global media agency committed to empowering brands to their full potential of growth through the power of patterns by opening a brand’s aperture and rejecting black-and-white marketing decisions. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people serving a roster of global clients including American Express, General Mills, Emirates, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Dyson, Enterprise holdings, Upfield, Eat Takeaway.com and Mattel. For more information, please visit uk.umww.com

Role Description

The Executive is tasked with playing a vital role within an International Client Service team. You will work closely with the Associate Account Director to deliver critical business whilst gaining exposure largely to Account Management, but also diverse disciplines including Digital, Research, Communication Planning and Finance.

In this role you will support the AM to project manage centrally briefed campaigns, from developing and agreeing briefs with clients and agency partners through to producing and presenting post-campaign results. You will coordinate local market activities and provide support in all aspects of media planning/buying, ensuring timely and accurate delivery internally and to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Account Director in implementing the right process and procedures for the effective day-to-day management of all account activity.
• Liaise with internal local market teams and Kinesso SBUs
• Demonstrate an understanding of the digital media landscape across EMEA
• Share knowledge and understanding across the team and wider agency.
• Identify opportunities and build strategic recommendations alongside local planning teams.
• Collaborate and build close working relationships with third parties and Media Owners to bring innovation and new solutions to the client and ensure UM gains further momentum within the industry.
• Manage client finances accurately and timely month-to-month

The Client

The International team working on ExxonMobil is the client / brand guardian of all communications and media programmes produced by the agency both centrally and locally. The geographical remit is for Europe.

There are 3 main divisions:

1. Lubricants & Specialties (engine oils). The main brand is Mobil 1 which entails many different targeting sets across B2C and B2B including support around Motorsports to which Exxon is a supplier for key F1 teams.
2. Retails Fuels (petrol). The main brand is Esso. This is lead out of the UK with strong markets in UK, France, Germany and Benelux countries.
3. Public & Government Affairs (corporate communication). Focus is on building awareness of low carbon solutions with a Political audience. This is centralised out of the UK and involves pan regional planning across key markets.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Great personal insight – receives and reacts to feedback opportunities.
• Self-starter who can work without supervision and remains composed under pressure.
• Professional in front of clients.
• A dedicated and motivated person, who helps create and maintain a powerful team dynamic.
• Highly personable with a collaborative spirit, who develops good working relationships internally and externally with ease.
• Good communication skills.
• Great admin skills project management and great attention to detail.
• Good with Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

Employee Transparency

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected]if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

The Perks

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and free lunch
• Early finish Fridays
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) 
• Retail discounts
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Paid time off for Volunteering
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay 
• Independent mortgage advice
• Financial education
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!