Account Director - (F/H) - CDI

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.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build a better future for our employees, our planet, our clients and our communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is omnipresent, we bring together the best platform, the best talent and the best partners to develop the most innovative solutions, offering unparalleled growth to our clients. For more information, visit https://www.wppmedia.com/.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our employees. It is through this synergy that we manage to create truly exceptional experiences, both for our clients and our internal teams. To succeed in this position, it is fundamental to embody the core values that unite WPP and WPP Media:

• Be Extraordinary by fostering collective leadership that inspires truly transformational creativity.
• Create an Open environment by finding the perfect balance between the fulfillment of our employees and the satisfaction of our clients, all based on mutual trust.

• Lead with Optimism by actively stimulating growth and development to mobilize our entire organization.

About Openmind: A WPP Media Brand A Leading WPP Media Brand

Openmind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on the talents of the entire WPP. It was created to accelerate the European transformation of Nestlé's media function. At the heart of this solution are the best advanced data and technology capabilities, powered by WPP's investment in AI, to maximize the impact of Nestlé's media investment.

Your tasks

THE ROLE Within the OpenMind (WPP) Above-Market team, the International Account Director is a seasoned media expert dedicated to the Nestlé Europe account for the Coffee category (Nescafé, Dolce Gusto & Starbucks At Home). Acting as a true media consultant to local teams and clients, you will play the role of orchestrator and strategic facilitator across a key scope of up to 26 markets.

At the crossroads of strategic vision and operational agility, you are "hands-on", proactive, and capable of successfully managing complex projects with great autonomy. This position is designed to fit into an optimized team structure to guarantee responsiveness and service excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Client Management & Strategic Vision: Lead strategic discussions on Coffee campaigns, supporting Coffee leads to orchestrate annual planning cycles (with a strategic acceleration peak from April to September).
• International Coordination: Ensure smooth coordination between WPP agencies and local teams (up to 26 markets), guaranteeing regional consistency, local understanding of guidelines, and the success of multi-market launches.
• Media Consulting & Strategy: Translate brand vision into multi-channel investment allocation prioritization strategies ("fewer, bigger, better"). Act as a media consultant by producing actionable comms planning guidelines for countries.
• Performance Management & Reporting: Co-design and lead QBRs, ensuring monthly monitoring of investments and campaign performance (spend reporting, benchmarks) with digital experts.
• Synergy of Expertise: Unify specialist teams across the network (Search, Social, Programmatic/Video & RDM, Data & Tech) to deliver integrated and innovative media planning.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven and solid experience (minimum 4-5 years) in a media agency in international consulting & coordination and/or comms planning is required. Previous experience with large global clients in multi-market coordination is strongly recommended.

• International Expertise: Proven know-how in multi-market coordination and stakeholder management in complex matrix organizations.
• Mindset & Posture: Consultant mindset, pragmatic and autonomous. Demonstrated ability to be hands-on to drive projects forward and perform within an agile team.
• Sector Knowledge: Strong mastery of FMCG / PGC issues and omnichannel dynamics (sensitivity to the Coffee / Beverage category is a plus).
• Data & Storytelling: Solid data culture to transform performance metrics into strategic opportunities, coupled with excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Languages: Imperative bilingual / fluent English (100% of daily communications, meetings, and deliverables).

What we offer

Life at WPP Media and its benefits Our commitment to shaping the future of media is manifested through active support for the professional development of our talents, helping them reach their full potential. This approach is accompanied by a responsible vision in our media investment strategies, thus reflecting our dual priority: valuing our employees while adopting sustainable practices in our industry. WPP Media employees have privileged access to the international networks of WPP Media and WPP, allowing them to develop their passions, expand their professional network, and stay at the forefront of marketing and advertising innovations.

We have vast and varied resources at the service of our employees; our company actively cultivates the inclusion of talent from all backgrounds. The successes and expertise of teams are regularly highlighted during unifying events that also mark key moments of the year, thereby strengthening our collaborative and diverse corporate culture.

_Our benefits include__:_

• Remote work: up to 2 days per week and 2 full weeks to be taken in two parts during the year
• Two additional days off provided, including Whit Monday

• Additional leave days per 5-year seniority milestone
• 5 additional remote work days per month for employees suffering from endometriosis

• Disability policy: 3 authorized paid days of absence per year, access to Chèques Emploi Service Universel, and specific support for employees with a RQTH
• Possible solidarity missions via the We care and we act program
• An Inspiring Work Environment: At Openmind, you will have the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects and collaborate with renowned brands. We cultivate an inclusive work environment where every talent can thrive and grow.

How to apply

Recruitment Process Interview with the recruitment team: An initial telephone or video conference interview with a member of our team. This will allow us to better understand your skills and experience, and will give you the opportunity to ask questions about the position and the company.

Case Study: A case study will be proposed to evaluate your technical skills related to the position. A debrief will be provided.

Operational Interview: You will then meet with the Business Partner and the Openmind France Lead.

We are committed to making this process as fast and efficient as possible, and to maintaining open and transparent communication throughout the process.

While we review all applications received, we only contact those selected for an interview.

Other

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WPP Media guarantees equal opportunity and considers all candidates without discrimination or consideration of particular characteristics. We are committed to cultivating an environment of respect where everyone feels they belong and benefits from the same professional development opportunities.

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