Associate Director, Partnerships, Global

Wpp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media in London seeks an Associate Director, Partnerships, Global to define and deliver cross‑channel joint business partnership opportunities for Global clients. You will collaborate with Strategy leads and Account teams to identify suitable media partners and develop integrated investment strategies that deliver best‑in‑class value and innovation for brands.

The role demands strong leadership, client relationship management, and governance across a complex client/agency structure, with a

Responsibilities

• Develop global JBPs with clients and media partners to maximise value
• Coordinate with Global Planning, Activation, measurement, and client servicing to deliver innovative JBPs
• Lead day-to-day management of client JBPs and ensure governance and sharing of best practices
• Support regional and local markets to deploy global investment strategies and achieve targets
• Maintain bi-weekly partner statuses and ensure cross‑business engagement across programs

Job description

Associate Director, Partnerships, Global

London, United Kingdom

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 ourpioneeringagentic 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.

11626 - Associate Director, Partnerships, Global

Role Summary and Impact

The primary role of the Partnerships Associate Director is to work to define and deliver cross channel, joint business partnership opportunities for some of our largest Global clients. This role will also work in tandem with Strategy leads and Account teams to identify relevant media partners, to then develop integrated investment strategies with, delivering best in class, progressive, strategic client partnerships.

The Associate Director will work to support account Directors defining opportunities, briefs and leading day to day management of key client JBPs with media partners to maximise long term strategic partnership value and overall business outcomes for our clients. Cooperation and co-ordination with local and regional market teams will be central to this, to ensure a consistent approach and successful execution of the negotiated and defined value benefits.

This role will require high levels of coordination and organization as it will involve management of a complex client and agency structure.

Responsibilities:

Strategic and Leadership Skills

• Work collaboratively with relevant client agency departments e.g. Global Planning, Activation, measurement, creative and client servicing to deliver innovative Global JBP opportunities
• Serve as global partnership day to day lead for client centric JBPs, working to identify, operationalise, co-create, and deliver best in market value and innovation for our brands.
• Develop a strong understanding of media landscape working closely with cross channel Global partners, to ensure first mover opportunities are leveraged for clients
• Support in the development, negotiation, deployment and monitoring of Global JBPs across local and regional markets (per client structure) to ensure targets are met and value is unlocked

Client Account Management

• Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, global media vendors, agency network and internal strategy teams, to drive collaboration and best in class delivery
• Develop and sell partnerships persuasively and with confidence, passion and enthusiasm to both clients and internal stakeholders

Operating and Technical Requirements

• Deliver best in class JBPs ensuring client value, innovation and excellence are delivered
• Support in the development of a global integrated investment strategy and then actively work with regional and local leads to deploy in markets, adapting as needed
• Partner with global lead on media quality processes and governance and ensure same rigor applied to all media
• Maintain bi-weekly partner statuses and overall JBP governance ensuring workstreams are delivered and that there is relevant cross business engagement and utilization of programs, their benefits and overall value
• Proactively share global marketplace updates and work with markets to do the same with regular cadence
• Manage day to day vendor spend tracking and pacing requirements against agreed JBPs on key client ensuring correct framework is in place to hit spend thresholds across regions and markets
• Brief and manage set up of client QBR and JBP reviews coordinating with regions and markets where required
• Operationalise quarterly leadership document development for clients ensuring best in class results and cross business case study sharing, outcome tracking and value extraction is highlighted

People/Team Management

• Support day to day leadership requests from Partnerships Director and Global Head of Strategic Partnership lead.
• Develop relationships with both clients as well as internally at across agencies and WPP Media teams, to ensure integration opportunities and relevant problem solving when needed
• Build trusted relationships with media vendors across key accounts

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 believingin and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof 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 eventsshowcasingteam 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 whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That'swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations 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.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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