Global Account Director Planning - F/H - CDI

About WPP Media

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 trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, building solutions that capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

Le poste

Global Account Director Planning - senior, located in Paris. You will lead international media planning for African markets (French and English speaking), coordinating with London hub and local African teams to translate global brand strategies into relevant media plans.

Vos missions

• Drive end‑to‑end strategic planning: from brief qualification to campaign strategy, performance analysis, and post‑campaign insights.
• Define and manage integrated media plans: multichannel strategies that meet global objectives while adapting to local realities.
• Act as the primary client contact for planning matters: build trust, present strategic recommendations, and ensure clear communication throughout campaigns.
• Coordinate across markets: work closely with local African teams to ensure briefs are transmitted, online media purchases are tracked, and reporting is consolidated.
• Ensure performance and operational excellence: supervise ongoing reporting, consolidate data from all markets, and generate actionable analyses and recommendations.

Profil recherché

• Senior media planning experience in an agency.
• Deep knowledge of African media markets, both French and English speaking.
• Comfort with digital media levers, including operational execution by specialist teams.
• Excellent collaboration skills across cultures, time zones, and environments.
• Fluency in French and English, written and spoken.
• Strong presentation skills and experience managing high‑level client relationships.
• Excellent organization, prioritisation, and business commercial understanding.

Environnement de travail

Based in Paris, you will join a small planning team and work closely with colleagues in London. The role suits an individual who thrives in an international, multicultural setting and can navigate between markets, adapting to varied contexts and translating complexity into clear and effective recommendations.

La Vie Chez WPP Media Et Ses Avantages

WPP Media supports professional development, values sustainability, and offers access to international networks. Inclusion and diversity are core values, with continuous encouragement and celebration of talent across all backgrounds.

Nos Avantages Comprennent

• Remote work: up to two days per week and two complete weeks per year, taken twice.
• Additional rest days: two extra rest days, including Pentecost Monday.
• Endometriosis support: five extra teleworking days per month.
• Disability policy: three paid days per year, access to Universal Employment Service vouchers, and specific support for RQTH holders.
• Potential solidarity missions via the We Care & We Act program.
• Access to advanced tools for campaign management, including internal reporting tools.

Process de recrutement

• Initial interview: phone or video call with Talent Recruiting to assess skills.
• Operational interviews: two meetings with future managers, at least one in person.
• Case study: business case to evaluate analysis, rigor, problem‑solving, and tool mastery.

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