Associate Director, Client Leadership

WPP Media Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WPP Media Hong Kong Limited is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Client Leadership to manage a portfolio of international clients. Reporting to the Vice President, Client Leadership, you will deliver integrated media strategy recommendations across offline, digital, and O2O solutions, and mentor junior staff while guiding local performance and ad operations teams.

You will oversee budgeting, drive revenue opportunities, act as the digital lead for assigned accounts, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of proven experience in media planning, buying, implementation, and client servicing.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills to interpret data and derive insights.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of integrated media planning with digital focus.
• Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated media strategies and cross-channel plans based on client briefs.
• Serve as primary client contact, building trusted relationships and presenting media solutions.
• Oversee media buys, monitor campaigns, and conduct post-campaign analysis.
• Coach and develop junior staff and allocate tasks effectively.
• Manage media budgets and identify opportunities to grow revenue.
• Act as digital lead, sharing insights on data and tech with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with local planners, traditional media, and vendors for seamless execution.

Skills

Media planning

Client servicing

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

English Cantonese Mandarin

Job description

Reports To:VP, Client Leadership
Function:Clients
Location:Hong Kong

About WPP Media

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.

WPP Media is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel.

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media Hong Kong is seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director, Client Leadership to manage and grow a portfolio of leading international clients. Reporting to the Vice President, Client Leadership, you will be responsible for providing integrated media strategy recommendations, overseeing the holistic communication ecosystem including offline, digital, and O2O solutions, and driving client success. You will also play a critical role in mentoring junior staff and guiding the extended local performance and ad operations teams to ensure operational excellence and alignment with overarching business objectives.

Core Responsibilities:

Integrated Media Strategy: Develop comprehensive media strategies and recommendations based on client briefs, ensuring clear media objectives, target audience definitions, and effective cross-channel integration.

Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building deep, trusted relationships, and proactively presenting innovative media solutions and industry trends.

Campaign Management & Oversight: Oversee the translation of media plans into effective buys, supervising implementation, media monitoring, and post-campaign analysis to ensure client objectives are met.

Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, coach, and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback and managing task allocation efficiently to foster career growth.

Budget & Commercial Management: Manage media budgets and resource allocation effectively to maximize campaign impact, while identifying opportunities to drive additional revenue from existing clients.

Digital & Innovation Leadership: Act as the digital lead for assigned accounts, anticipating and reviewing online media trends, and sharing insights on data and technology capabilities with internal and external stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with local market planning teams, traditional media teams, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution and integration of offline and online media.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in media planning, buying, implementation, and client servicing.

Deep understanding of integrated media planning, with a strong focus on digital and evolving technologies.

Proven team management experience, demonstrating leadership and the ability to foster a collaborative culture.

Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret data and formulate actionable insights.

Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex media strategies to senior stakeholders.

Fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin is required.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

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 & 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.

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.

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 flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.