Executive - Investment

About WPP Media

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.

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About WPP Media 

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

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

Role Summary and Impact 

In this role, your goals will be:
In three months:

• To work closely with immediate Manager & understand client’s business and current Media strategy.
• Take immediate Charge of All Data, Reports & Trackers that is shared regularly with clients.
• Deal Evaluation & Closures on frequency channels as per benchmarks given by Immediate Senior

In six months:

• Briefing Channels on grids as per parameters, Evaluation & Closures on deals along with Group Head
• Client interaction - for report sharing, Upgrades, conversions & also lead impactful activations (stings, Non FCT, vignettes etc)
• Talking to Media Partners on under-deliveries, MGs, Upcoming Properties, etc 

In 12 months:

• To understand & provide data backed analysis for Next Year's Annual Approach
• Participating in pitch work - data collection, analysis and segregation

What your day job looks like at GroupM:

• Reporting & Campaign Management
• Identifying new Media opportunities for client
• Analyzing Media trends

Skills and Experience:

What you’ll bring:

• Willingness to learn and drive to succeed
• Solid understanding of all media channels and with knowledge of strengths and weaknesses of each channel
• First-class negotiation skills – delivery of a balanced approach to the marketplace
• Well networked in the market
• Extremely flexible attitude and an ability to read between the lines.
• Quick turnaround time & sharp analytical skills
• Ability to work well under pressure. Able to handle tough situations with clients, auditors, internal stakeholders & media owners.
• A passion for all things media, with a strong understanding of industry trends in media
• A strong commercial negotiator - able to gauge good value for our clients and influence senior people within large media companies to deliver it
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop staff and delegate effectively.

Minimum qualifications:

• Grad/PG degree majoring in marketing or media preferred.
• Experience in understanding a commercial business.
• 4-6 yrs years of experience in media buying/planning.
• Client Management experience
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to be hands-on and a team player.

 

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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