CRM Account Director (9m FTC)
Overview
We are seeking a strategically minded Account Director with CRM expertise to work on a key client, Toyota Motors Europe (TME). This pivotal role involves advising the client in developing and delivering best-practice, next-generation marketing automation. You will be instrumental in expanding the account's remit by leveraging AI and the WPP Open platform to enhance marketing capabilities and measure performance effectively. As a key partner to the client, you will help shape their cross-channel CRM strategy, ensuring all activity is innovative, data-driven, and flawlessly executed.
This is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract.
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of CRM campaigns for Toyota Europe, managing projects from initial brief through to final asset delivery.
Act as a key day-to-day contact for the client, building a strong, collaborative partnership and guiding them on what it takes to deliver best-in-class, AI-enhanced CRM.
Manage multiple, concurrent projects smoothly, coordinating with internal strategy, creative, and data teams, as well as client stakeholders, to ensure deadlines are met.
Champion the use of marketing technology and AI tools within the team and for the client, identifying opportunities to improve campaign performance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.
Work closely with CRM Strategists to deliver strategically sound campaigns, establish effective working practices, and support the growth of the client's marketing automation capabilities.
Support the Business Director in developing the account, identifying strategic opportunities for growth and demonstrating the value of our integrated, AI-powered approach.
Oversee campaign performance measurement, using data and AI-driven insights to provide actionable recommendations for optimisation and future campaigns.
Skills Required
CRM & Email Marketing Expertise: Deep experience in CRM, email best practice, and cross-channel campaign production, preferably within an agency environment.
Strategic Project Management: A proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, demonstrating exceptional organisation, methodical thinking, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
AI & Platform Acumen: A strong curiosity and understanding of how AI can be applied to marketing automation. Experience with marketing technology/email platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Adobe) is highly advantageous.
Client & Stakeholder Management: Excellent client service instincts with the ability to build trusted relationships, guide senior stakeholders, and balance a strong point of view with the ability to listen and adapt.
Collaborative & Proactive Mindset: A self-starting, proactive, and dedicated team player who is relentlessly curious about people, technology, and business, and is energised by delivering excellent, results-focused work.
Who Are We?
T&P, part of WPP, is one of the world’s leading integrated creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, we bring together content creation and distribution into single end-to-end marketing solutions for brands such as Toyota, News UK and Five Guys.
While other agencies and holding companies talk about integration, we have actually done it. We have seen AI blur the lines between media, creative social, customer and PR and therefore our teams are made up of roles and specialisms from across all relevant disciplines to best meet the demands of modern marketing challenges.
Our belief in the “Power of &” has helped us grow to a 1,500-strong global network and we are certain of it being the driving force behind our next phase of growth in the AI era.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
- Department
- Account Management
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About T&P
Who are we?
T&P, part of WPP, is one of the world’s leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, it brings together content and distribution into a single, holistic end-to-end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and WPP Media and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset, the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollars in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018, T&P is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1,900 people already trained on WPP’s proprietary AI platform Creative Studio, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients.
We believe in The Power of &, connecting talent & tech to fuel brand growth. Our teams blend creative, media, experience and technology specialists from across our marketing practices. The performance mindset of these teams optimises to business outcomes in every channel, fueled by the latest innovations in AI.
Ultimately of course, we are our people. They’re the most important part of our business, so we want to make a lasting impression on them in the same way they do on us, by striving to become the most important place in their careers.
That’s why we do our best to build strong communities around them; provide the best possible opportunities for them to develop & grow; and empower them to make a difference to their clients and the world at large. Our strengths often lie in our differences, so we challenge and champion each other and our clients, to be the very best we can be.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visitWPP.com.
T&P, part of WPP, is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.