Client Portfolio Lead – Growth & Delivery

WPP; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP in Johannesburg seeks a Client Lead to oversee a diverse client portfolio within the Client Teams. You will nurture senior relationships, translate strategy into action, and drive revenue growth across assigned portfolios.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage budgets and campaigns end-to-end, and partner with Creative, PR and media teams to deliver integrated solutions. Digital and automotive experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to nurture trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking to translate objectives into action plans.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams across agencies.
• Track record of managing client budgets and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders at all client levels.
• Act as the primary connection and driver of client and agency relationships.
• Identify opportunities to solidify the agency's value as a partner.
• Lead communication on media trends and quarterly insights for clients.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality client deliverables on time and within budget.
• Manage portfolios end-to-end from brief to post-campaign analysis.

Skills

Client relationships

Strategic insight

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Job description

WPP in Johannesburg seeks a Client Lead to oversee a diverse client portfolio within the Client Teams. You will nurture senior relationships, translate strategy into action, and drive revenue growth across assigned portfolios.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage budgets and campaigns end-to-end, and partner with Creative, PR and media teams to deliver integrated solutions. Digital and automotive experience preferred.