Job Description

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com

The Role

As an Account Manager, you are the central hub for the luxury automotive brand's social media initiatives. You are the key day-to-day contact for clients and the internal team, responsible for managing social-first campaigns from briefing through to delivery. This role is crucial for ensuring projects are delivered flawlessly, on time, and on budget. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with social strategists and creators, and using our intelligent operating system to manage workflows and report on campaign performance effectively.

This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract, with possibility to extend.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for clients on all social media campaign-related matters.

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for social campaigns, including creating timelines, tracking budgets, and providing regular status updates.

• Collaborate with Social Strategists and Creators to ensure client feedback is understood and actioned correctly.

• Coordinate the review and approval process for all social content, ensuring it meets brand and client requirements.

• Utilise our intelligent operating system to manage project workflows, track deliverables, and assist in pulling performance reports.

• Support the Account Director in financial management, including scoping new projects and tracking account profitability.

• Develop a strong understanding of the client’s brand, audience, and the social media landscape to contribute to strategic discussions.

Key Skills

• Account Management. Proven experience in an agency-side account management role, with a strong focus on building positive client relationships.

• Social Media Expertise. A solid understanding of social media marketing, including major platforms, content formats, and campaign activation processes.

• Project Management. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and budgets simultaneously with high attention to detail.

• Communication & Collaboration. Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate client needs clearly to internal teams and work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Commercial Awareness. Experience with managing project budgets and assisting with financial tracking and reporting.

• AI & Technology Aptitude. A proactive approach to learning and using project management software and AI-powered platforms to drive efficiency.