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Manager, SocialWPP Media · London, United Kingdom
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Manager, Social

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-09 London, United Kingdom Hybrid Marketing Communications
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 3,333 GBP–5,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

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 . Following our successful appointment to handle Skechers' EU Performance channels, consolidating their mid- and lower-funnel conversion activity. We are currently building out a dedicated central activation team based out of London. This transition marks an exciting phase as we centralise operations and optimise their performance strategy across Europe. Joining us at the beginning of this new chapter offers a unique opportunity to help shape the account's structure, establish new ways of working, and influence how we drive digital growth for a major global brand. It is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and wants to play a key part in establishing a high-performing agency team from day one. The Media Activation Manager is responsible for owning the day-to-day execution of all elements of paid social activity, employing strong platform knowledge & supplier relationships to deliver flawless testing and media plans, optimisation, and analysis. The role involves managing one or several juniors, overseeing their work and their development to successfully execute client deliverables and progress all internal projects. You will also work closely with your account lead (and the team's head of social), to deliver world class paid social programmes which exceed our client's expectations. What we n

Requirements

  • ● Strong written and verbal communication skills across all platforms
  • ● Expert organizational skills, great attention to detail
  • ● Concrete knowledge of all areas of digital marketing and media
  • ● Ability to implement and adhere to and meet deadlines and project manage multiple campaigns
  • ● Excellent client relationship and management skills
  • ● Proven problem-solving skills and ability to think outside of the box for creative solutions
  • ● Ability to lead and motivate team members in a positive light
  • ● Detail oriented and responsive, deadline-driven with strong quantitative reasoning skills
  • ● Motivational Manager leading by example while encouraging and coaching one or several juniors on the team
  • ● Provide timely and actionable feedback to the team to aid in their development, improvement, and progress
  • ● Continually monitor and watch after Essential satisfaction across client teams, identifying and implementing ways to either maintain or increase satisfaction
  • ● Foster a good working relationship across all client teams to facilitate flawless execution of plans
  • ● Strong and effective communication across all levels
  • ● Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships both internally and externally
  • ● Understand when to escalate issues to Client Director and Media Activation Director
  • ● Provide awareness and recognition for jobs well done
  • ● Proven experience at Account Manager level in a Digital Media or Advertising role
  • ● Experience with planning and running larger-scale paid social campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & Pinterest across multiple markets
  • ● Experience with paid social bid management platforms (4C etc.)
  • ● Proven Project Management, Leadership and People Management Experience
  • ● Experience with Google Analytics (plus certification) desirable
  • ● Experience with programmatically-bought paid social activity desirable
  • ● Some experience with paid search, programmatic display & reservation-based buying desirable
  • ● 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.
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