Vice President, Client Services, India

The role

Lead integrated media strategy and client partnerships for one of WPP Media's key accounts. Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and lead a planning team.

What you will do

• Lead integrated media and communication strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders as a strategic advisor.
• Translate business challenges into insight-led media strategies with measurable commercial outcomes.
• Lead strategic planning across annual business plans, campaign roadmaps, product launches and integrated marketing initiatives.
• Develop end-to-end media strategies across digital, commerce, social, search and emerging media.
• Ensure media plans are supported by audience intelligence, analytics and measurement frameworks.
• Leverage consumer insights and market trends to identify client growth opportunities.
• Introduce new planning methods, AI-powered capabilities and emerging media solutions.
• Support new business pitches with integrated communication strategies.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing planning team.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Advertising or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in media planning, client leadership, integrated communications or strategic marketing.
• Experience in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing large client portfolios and developing integrated media strategies across traditional and digital channels.
• Understanding of media planning, media buying, audience measurement, brand investment and marketing analytics.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring talent and driving business growth.
• Strong presentation, storytelling and executive communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and commercial acumen.

Nice to have

• A postgraduate qualification or MBA.
• Experience with leading brands in automotive, FMCG, technology or similar sectors.
• Understanding of AI-enabled planning tools, audience intelligence platforms and data-driven marketing methods.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer.
• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process.

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It is connected through the WPP Open platform.