Senior Associate Operations – ESP

The role

You will plan, coordinate and run corporate events, promotional campaigns, exhibitions, roadshows and brand activations. You will manage logistics, vendors, field teams and budgets, and work with clients and internal teams to deliver projects on time.

What you will do

• Plan, coordinate and execute corporate events, promotional campaigns, exhibitions, roadshows and brand activation projects.
• Manage end-to-end operations: logistics, manpower, venue setup, transportation and event execution.
• Coordinate with clients to understand objectives and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Source, negotiate and manage vendors, suppliers and third-party service providers.
• Prepare project timelines, operational plans, budgets and post-event reports.
• Supervise on-site event and activation teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Monitor project costs and budget use.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance requirements are met during events.
• Resolve operational challenges quickly during project implementation.
• Work with Creative, Procurement, Finance and client leads to deliver projects.

Required qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Event Management or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in operations management with significant event management and brand activation exposure.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end event operations and activation projects.
• Strong knowledge of event logistics, vendor management and operational planning.
• Excellent organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays (critical requirement).

Nice to have

• Experience in experiential marketing, BTL campaigns, retail activations or promotional events.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Leadership experience managing field teams and operational staff.
• Budget management and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, vision and dental insurance.
• Group retirement plans.
• Significant paid time off.
• Preferential partner discounts.
• Employee mental health awareness days.
• Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks for learning and growth.
• Employee resource groups and in-office events.

Before you apply

• Willingness to travel and work weekends or holidays is marked as a critical requirement.
• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during interviews.

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It is an equal opportunity employer.