Associate Director, Client Services, India

Identify opportunities for organic account growth by expanding the scope of work and leveraging WPP Media's broader capabilities.

Drive cross-selling and integration of specialist capabilities across digital, data, analytics, content, commerce, and technology.

Oversee client media budgets, financial planning, forecasting, billing, and profitability in collaboration with relevant teams.

Ensure effective financial governance and alignment of media investments with approved plans and commercial objectives.

Review campaign and business performance and translate data and insights into actionable recommendations.

Drive the use of audience insights, analytics, research, and measurement frameworks to strengthen media planning and decision-making.

Actively participate in and lead new business pitches, strategic presentations, and growth opportunities.

Bring strong understanding of category, consumer, competitive, and media trends to new business opportunities.

Stay abreast of developments across media, technology, consumer behaviour, and marketing to bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to clients.

Contribute to thought leadership, best-in-class work, and initiatives that strengthen the agency's position in the market

What you will Need-

6-8+ years of experience in integrated media planning, client leadership, account management, or strategic planning within a media, advertising, or marketing agency.

Strong experience in developing and leading integrated media strategies across traditional and digital channels.

Proven experience of managing and growing large and complex client accounts.

Strong understanding of the media ecosystem, including TV, Print, Radio, OOH, Digital, Social, Video, Programmatic, Content, and emerging media.

Strong understanding of consumer behaviour, audience planning, media consumption, and the role of different media channels across the consumer journey.

Demonstrated ability to translate business and marketing objectives into integrated media strategies.

Proven experience in senior-level client relationship management and strategic consulting.

Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large media budgets and account financials.

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.

Experience in business development and new business pitches.

Excellent communication, presentation, storytelling, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong understanding of both traditional and digital media planning, investment, and activation.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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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