Manager, AV, UK
Core
Lead AV planning and buying for Toyota/Lexus and other clients in the UK, managing £20m+ annual investment across TV, BVOD/VOD, Online Video, Cinema, and Audio.
Role type
Senior AV Account Manager
Builds
AV media plans and campaigns for automotive and transport clients
Domain
Automotive marketing / Media Planning & Buying
Required skills
AV planning and buying, TV/BVOD/VOD/Cinema/Audio expertise, client management, team leadership, media strategy, campaign delivery oversight, new business pitches
Preferred skills
Knowledge of addressable TV and video/audio innovation, experience with PCA (Post-Campaign Analysis), ability to manage multiple workstreams
Technologies
Media planning tools, Creative Studio (WPP AI platform)
Responsibilities
Lead AV planning and buying across Toyota, Lexus, Govia Thameslink, and News UK; Deliver best-in-class implementation across TV, BVOD/VOD, Online Video, Cinema, and Audio; Own responses to client briefs with insight-led storytelling; Oversee day-to-day investment process for value and quality; Build strong senior client relationships; Support and develop direct reports; Manage the AV planning and buying team; Work with accountability stakeholders for commercial delivery; Maintain oversight of buying output and marketplace trends; Ensure contractual commitments and campaign standards are met; Drive innovation in AV output; Forge relationships with media owners; Contribute to new business pitches.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
