New Business Manager

WPP Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production in London seeks a New Business Manager to own the day-to-day delivery of pitches and RFI/RFP responses from briefing to submission. This fast-paced, cross-market role manages timelines, coordinates stakeholders, shapes content, and translates strategic direction into clear submissions across the network.

You'll work with senior team members to progress into strategic new business roles, operating within a hybrid environment with four days in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience managing pitch or proposal processes within a creative, content or agency environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clear, well-organised responses.
• Proven project management capability with timelines and RACIs.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of small to mid-size RFI/RFPs, ensuring timelines, milestones and outputs are effectively managed.
• Build and manage project plans, coordinating multiple stakeholders across teams, markets and disciplines.
• Drive the day-to-day running of each opportunity, maintaining momentum and resolving delivery challenges quickly.
• Support shaping the strategy and structure of RFP responses in alignment with client objectives and WPP Production's offer.
• Write and edit sections of client-facing content, ensuring clarity, consistency and alignment to the overall narrative.
• Coordinate contributors to ensure all inputs are aligned, high quality and delivered on time.
• Ensure all outputs are cohesive, on-brand and delivered to a high standard.
• Brief and coordinate supporting assets such as video, pitch collateral and presentation materials.
• Contribute to the development and writing of case studies, credentials and reusable content.
• Identify opportunities to improve pitch processes, efficiency and ways of working.
• Mentor and support New Business Executives, helping to raise standards across the team.
• Represent WPP Production in internal and external meetings, acting as an ambassador for the Growth Team.

Skills

Pitch management

Proposal writing

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Multi-market experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

A Hybrid working model

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.

The role

The New Business Manager plays a central role in the Growth Team, owning the day-to-day delivery of pitches and RFI/RFP responses from briefing through to submission. This is a fast-paced, delivery-focused role where you will manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders and ensure that complex, multi-market opportunities are delivered to a high standard and on time. You will be responsible for keeping momentum across the pitch process, bringing structure and clarity to each opportunity. Alongside delivery, you will play a key role in structuring responses and shaping content, working with senior team members to translate strategic direction into clear, cohesive and compelling submissions. Working across WPP Production and the wider WPP network, you will gain exposure to large-scale, integrated opportunities, building the skills required to progress into more strategic new business roles over time.

Key areas of responsibility

• Own the end-to-end delivery of small to mid-size RFI/RFPs, ensuring timelines, milestones and outputs are effectively managed
• Build and manage project plans, coordinating multiple stakeholders across teams, markets and disciplines
• Drive the day-to-day running of each opportunity, maintaining momentum and resolving delivery challenges quickly
• Support shaping the strategy and structure of RFP responses in alignment with client objectives and WPP Production's offer
• Write and edit sections of client-facing content, ensuring clarity, consistency and alignment to the overall narrative
• Coordinate contributors to ensure all inputs are aligned, high quality and delivered on time
• Ensure all outputs are cohesive, on-brand and delivered to a high standard
• Brief and coordinate supporting assets such as video, pitch collateral and presentation materials
• Contribute to the development and writing of case studies, credentials and reusable content
• Identify opportunities to improve pitch processes, efficiency and ways of working
• Mentor and support New Business Executives, helping to raise standards across the team
• Represent WPP Production in internal and external meetings, acting as an ambassador for the Growth Team.

What Good Looks Like (Key Requirements)

• Strong experience managing and delivering pitch or proposal processes within a creative, content or agency environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to structure clear, compelling and well-organised responses
• Proven project management capability, including building and managing project plans, timelines and RACIs, and coordinating multiple stakeholders to deliver against deadlines
• Highly organised and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
• Confident working with stakeholders across different teams, levels and markets
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of how pitches convert into revenue and business growth
• Understanding of the advertising production landscape and broader marketing ecosystem
• Strategic thinker, able to translate input into clear response structures and compelling narratives
• Curious and engaged, with an interest in innovation, emerging technology and future-facing content trends
• Ambitious and driven, with a strong desire to succeed and contribute to winning new business
• Collaborative in approach, working effectively with others to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and collaboration tools

Why work here

At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP 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 career.

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