Activation, Manager

Overview

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The Activation Manager is an integral part of the WPP Media Solutions activation team, tasked with ensuring service excellence in campaign activation. Their primary responsibility includes the comprehensive management of a specific segment of WPP agency operations. Collaborating closely with the Activation Associate Director, the manager aims to achieve business objectives, enhance best practices, and supervise a dedicated team comprising both onshore and offshore activation specialists committed to fulfilling our clients  core expectations.

• Campaign Autonomy and Ownership
  • Oversees the full lifecycle of campaign management for a portfolio of clients.
  • Acts as the final approval point for all campaigns launched by their team.
  • Drives the testing strategy for their team s campaigns.
• Strategic Input
  • Contributes to forecasting and provides technical recommendations to achieve campaign goals.
  • Supports Solutions Planning with strategic responses to client briefs, including audience/tech recommendations.
  • Assists in monetisation strategies for their team s campaigns.
• Stakeholder & Client Interaction
  • Collaborates with Solutions Planning team to meet agency KPIs.
  • Serves as the primary activation contact for Solutions Development teams.
  • Communicates campaign insights to commercial teams.
  • Presents in-depth post-campaign analysis and next steps to internal teams.
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshoots using technical expertise and escalates complex issues as needed.
  • Acts as a key point of escalation for campaign management issues.
  • Coordinates with senior members to resolve complex campaign and billing issues.
• Commercial Acumen
  • Ensures financial accuracy across the campaign portfolio.
  • Oversees the reporting process for their portfolio to ensure accuracy.

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.

Experience

• Experience in Advertising Operations, Programmatic Trading, or Campaign Management.
• Familiarity with multiple DSPs; exposure to SSPs is advantageous.
• Deep understanding of the online advertising industry, including ad targeting, DSP/SSP optimisation, and relevant metrics.
• Eagerness to expand knowledge in digital and addressable channels.
• Highly organised with excellent time-management and prioritisation skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage expectations, work at a fast pace, and build strong colleague relationships.
• Proficiency in Excel and analytical skills; willingness to learn key business systems.
• A data-driven and performance-focused programmatic expert.
• Independent initiative combined with a collaborative spirit.
• Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to forge strong relationships to meet client needs.
• Problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to challenges.

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

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