VP, Client Leadership
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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Role Summary and Impact
As a key part of the business, the VP, Client Leadership is responsible for overall management of the client relationship, the strategic direction of the business and the development of the account team. The VP effectively leverages experience, knowledge and strong digital acumen to push innovative thinking and set challenging team goals and objectives balancing client, company and team needs. This position will have day-to-day relationships with senior client leaders and serves as the key contact for partner agencies.
Skills and Experience
- Extensive Media Leadership: 12+ years of media agency experience, with deep expertise in digital strategy, channel planning, and performance optimization across Search, Social, SEO, eCommerce, and Programmatic.
- Strategic Client Partnership: Proven ability to lead senior client relationships, define business goals, and deliver data-driven strategies that drive measurable outcomes and long-term growth.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging performance data, KPIs, and testing frameworks to inform strategic direction and optimize results.
- Business & Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience managing P&L, forecasting budgets, and improving account profitability and revenue performance.
- Campaign & Channel Leadership: Expertise in overseeing end-to-end campaign strategy and execution, including audience targeting, optimization, and innovation across channels.
- Leadership & Team Development: Strong track record of leading high-performing teams, including coaching, mentoring, and developing talent while ensuring high-quality output and operational efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience leading complex, cross-functional teams and managing integrated workstreams across internal and external stakeholders.
- Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and represent the organization externally.
- Industry Expertise & Agility: Deep understanding of media and marketing trends, with the ability to adapt to change and identify new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.
We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.
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