Vice President, Client Services

WPP Media; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee mental health awareness days

Job summary

A leading global media collective is seeking an experienced professional with over 13 years in media strategy and team management. This role involves leading integrated strategies for Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) and establishing strong client relationships. Candidates should have a track record in integrating data into media strategies and be comfortable presenting plans. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a commitment to employee growth with various benefits, including competitive medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Min 13 years of experience in media strategy, planning, execution & team management.
• Comfortable making and presenting annual, quarterly media strategies & plans.
• Go-getter attitude with understanding of data & analytics.

Responsibilities

• Leading integrated strategy for AOPs.
• Establish strong client relationship & manage stakeholders.
• Understanding of agency functions to provide holistic value.

Skills

Media strategy

Team management

Data integration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

TGI

BARC

MAP

IRS

Google Trends

COMSCORE

Similarweb

Job description

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

Core Responsibilities

• In-depth understanding of category and client business, forecasting future trends
• Leading integrated strategy for AOPs
• Overseeing BAU operations, including planning & activation with direct reporting team and support functions
• Establish strong client relationship & manage stakeholders from brand & media at the client ’s end
• Challenge briefs and constantly evolve our strategies to ensure we hit client KPIs and constantly take campaigns to the next level
• Being the key custodian of your set of brands, understanding client challenges and providesolutions
• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Understanding of various agency functions and ancillary capabilities to provide holistic value to client
• Future planning, forecasting workloads and team management
• Team upskilling & succession planning

Candidate Profile

• Min 13 years of experience in media strategy, planning, execution & team management
• Comfortable making & presenting annual, quarterly media strategy & plans.
• Experience in integrating first party data into media strategies
• Working knowledge of all tools – TGI, BARC, MAP, IRS. Knowledge of digital tools (COMSCORE, Similarweb, Google trends, etc) would be a plus
• Go getter attitude, understanding of data & analytics, communication skills, good logical reasoning, attention to detail, integrity, empathy & dare to challenge status quo

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

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.