Business Director at WPP Media

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>About WPP Media</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115.0%;">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.</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115.0%;">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<br><br></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>About EssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115.0%;">E</span>ssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics &amp; insights and powered by data &amp; technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data &amp; technology, built for people &amp; algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test &amp; learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.<span style="line-height: 115.0%;"><br><br></span>&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Role Summary and Impact</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Responsible for client serving and end to end campaign planning &amp; management and driving strategic brand conversations &nbsp;</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Reporting of the role</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Reports to the Client lead on the business.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>3 best things about the job:</strong></span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0in;"> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Gain full-funnel agency exposure in a horizontally integrated structure, offering holistic experience across the ecosystem and expanding your WPP and market network.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Become a recognized category expert in the 2-wheeler segment, leading strategic conversations across various platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Grow your leadership style within an agency committed to nurturing talent.</span></li> </ul> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Measures of success</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>In three months, you would have:</strong></span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0in;"> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Earned client confidence through deep business understanding and expert media planning knowledge.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Established strong internal relationships within the WPP ecosystem for efficient navigation.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>In six months, you would have:</strong></span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0in;"> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Demonstrated hands-on industry knowledge and the ability to discuss measurement metrics across touchpoints based on campaign objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Built a cohesive team and mentored them to excel.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>In 12 months, you would have:</strong></span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0in;"> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Independently led and delivered on cross-client KPIs, becoming a standard-bearer for the company's vision.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Responsibilities of the role:</strong></span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0in;"> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Engage in strategic planning and develop 360-degree planning approaches for new campaigns.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Extract insights through data mining and articulate clear strategies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Effectively communicate with internal and external audiences across paid, owned, and earned media.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Ensure meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all submissions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Secure industry recognition through awards at forums like FOM, Cannes, Smarties, and RAMAI.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Oversee all aspects of client media campaigns across brands and media channels.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Supervise and design media plans using relevant tools.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging contributions to creative media solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Proactively offer client inputs and directions, ensuring responsiveness to client needs.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Initiate and drive quality analysis and cross-category case studies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Facilitate team development through on-the-job coaching and developmental training.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Ensure smooth team functioning and timely resolution of conflicts.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></span></div> <ul style="margin-top: 0.0in;"> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Minimum 10 years of experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Possess acute inquisitiveness and an entrepreneurial mindset.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Exhibit strong business acumen for resource allocation and effective proposition selling to clients, with revenue responsibility.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Understand 360-degree mediums (offline &amp; online) and their impact on client businesses, including media buying, planning, brand investments, and tool utilization.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Exhibit maturity and level headedness required to manage an existing team and clients effectively.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Prioritize client and people management and servicing.</span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Life at WPP Media &amp; Benefits</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115.0%;">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 &amp; 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.</span><span style="line-height: 115.0%; font-family: Arial , sans-serif;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 115.0%;">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115.0%;">WPP Media 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.</span><br><br><span style="line-height: 115.0%;">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.</span><span style="line-height: 115.0%;">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0in; line-height: 115.0%;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115.0%;">Please read our Privacy Notice (</span><a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy"><span style="line-height: 115.0%; color: blue;">https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy</span><span style="line-height: 115.0%;">)</span></a><span style="line-height: 115.0%;"> for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115.0%;">While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment">Privacy Notice</a></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW227196529 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>