Client Portfolio Lead: Growth & Strategy

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

Job summary

WPP Media Limited is seeking a Client Portfolio Lead to oversee a diverse client portfolio and be the main contact for clients, guiding strategy and driving growth. You will work with senior leadership to translate objectives into actionable plans and oversee delivery across campaigns.

This role requires digital and automotive experience, strong budgeting discipline, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality client deliverables on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing client portfolios in digital/media
• Strong ability to translate client vision into actionable plans
• Excellent stakeholder management across brands and senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with key client stakeholders at all levels.
• Act as primary connection and driver of client and agency relationships on the portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to solidify the agency's value as a trusted partner.
• Serve as client visionary with deep understanding of business issues and opportunities.
• Manage senior relationships between clients and partner agencies to deliver integrated solutions.
• Oversee client budgets with forecasting, tracking expenditures, and timely reporting.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing team; ensure clarity on objectives and goals.
• Oversee the delivery of post-campaign analysis with quantitative and qualitative insights.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic insights

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Negotiation

Project management

Job description

WPP Media Limited is seeking a Client Portfolio Lead to oversee a diverse client portfolio and be the main contact for clients, guiding strategy and driving growth. You will work with senior leadership to translate objectives into actionable plans and oversee delivery across campaigns.

This role requires digital and automotive experience, strong budgeting discipline, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality client deliverables on time and within budget.