Global Client Strategy Director

WPP Media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical

Group retirement plans

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Significant paid time off

Preferential partner discounts

Employee mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a Global Client Strategy Director to lead strategic partnerships with global clients and their agency networks. You will translate client objectives into addressable media strategies, drive adoption of WPP Media Solutions, and ensure global operational consistency.

You will manage cross-market coordination, advise on programmatic solutions, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver growth in a global context.

Qualifications

• Experience in client-facing, strategic, and/or business-development roles within media, advertising, or technology sectors.
• Proven track record in business development with growth in revenue and partnerships.
• Experience across international markets is beneficial.
• Understanding of agency and client stakeholder management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Creative problem-solving with a big-picture strategic view and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting lines.
• Experience in programmatic advertising, ad-tech, and the broader digital media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a dedicated point of contact for agency partners, global client leads, and the global investment community.
• Proactively coordinate efforts across markets with regional and local colleagues for seamless execution and consistent strategy.
• Understand clients' business objectives and work with agencies to maximize use of the WPP Media Solutions suite.
• Act as a strategic programmatic advisor for internal teams and agency partners, promoting global operational excellence.
• Assemble multidisciplinary experts across WPP Media Solutions to address complex client challenges.
• Track and report on global investment performance and provide actionable insights to clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to agency pacing meetings and QBRs, presenting strategic updates and recommendations.
• Evolve the agency Education Program to drive adoption of innovations.

Skills

Client-facing

Strategic thinking

Business development

Cross-functional leadership

Programmatic advertising

Tools

Ad tech platforms

Job description

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.

WPP Media Solutions is a leading global media and technology company at the frontier of digital advertising innovation. We empower brands to connect with audiences effectively through cutting-edge programmatic solutions, data-driven insights, and unparalleled expertise . Our Global Client Strategy team is pivotal in fostering deep, strategic partnerships with our most valuable global clients and their agency networks, driving mutual growth and operational excellence across markets.

Role Overview:

The Global Client Strategy Director is a critical leadership role within WPP Media Solutions, responsible for spearheading the strategic partnership with our global clients and their agency networks. This individual will act as the primary strategic liaison, driving the adoption and effective utilization of WPP Media Solutions' offerings across various markets. You will be instrumental in translating client business objectives into addressable media strategies, ensuring global operational consistency, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional client management skills, a deep understanding of programmatic advertising, and a proven ability to drive growth in a global context.

Key Responsibilities:

Agency & Market Management:

• Serve as a dedicated and trusted point of contact for key agency partners, Global client leads, and the Global Investment community.
• Proactively manage and coordinate efforts across markets, collaborating closely with both regional and local WPP Media Solutions market colleagues to ensure seamless execution and consistent strategy.
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients' overarching business objectives , identify key decision-makers, and work in close partnership with agencies to proactively overcome any blockers to the full utilization of the WPP Media Solutions suite.
• Act as a strategic programmatic advisor for both WPP Media Solutions' internal teams and local agency partners, championing global operational excellence, consistency, and best practices.
• Be responsible for assembling and orchestrating multidisciplinary experts from across the WPP Media Solutions organization, fostering a cohesive team approach to address and deliver on complex client challenges.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring:

• T rack and report on global investment performance, closely monitor key metrics, and prepare comprehensive aggregated reports that provide actionable insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to various agency Pacing meetings and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), presenting strategic updates, performance insights, and future recommendations.
• Strategically manage and evolve the agency Education Program, aligning WPP Media Solutions' innovations with agency needs to drive continuous learning, capability enhancement, and the adoption of cutting‑edge solutions.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in client-facing, strategic, and/or business‑development role(s) within the media, advertising, or technology sectors.
• Proven track record in business development with demonstrable success in driving client growth, revenue monitoring, and expansion of strategic partnerships.
• E xperience working across multiple international markets is beneficial, showcasing an understanding of diverse market dynamics and cultural nuances.
• U nderstanding of agency and client stakeholder management, including experience navigating complex organizational structures and influencing key decision‑makers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively wit h wider internal teams and build robust, lasting relationships with external partners.
• Creative approach to problem‑solving, coupled with the ability to maintain a strategic "big picture" view while also demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams without direct reporting lines.
• Experience in programmatic advertising, ad‑tech, and the broader digital media landscape is essential.

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
• dental insurance
• significant paid time off
• preferential partner discounts
• 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's why we've adopted 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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