Senior Vice President, Client Services, India

The role

Lead client services for a large client as a senior leader at WPP Media in India. Translate client needs into direction for Mindshare and GroupM teams, build senior client relationships, and deliver competitive insights.

What you will do

• Analyse reports on FMCG trends, market changes and competitive intelligence
• Act as a client visionary and lead strategic conversations on media and business
• Develop and execute strategic approaches aligned with client business objectives, including annual planning
• Oversee business financial accounting and campaign development schedules and investment charters
• Manage team appraisals, development goals and training
• Lead collaborative operating models across Measurement, Data Analytics and Content teams
• Develop a roadmap to mature the client's approach to media and digital
• Consolidate senior client relationships and solicit client feedback
• Review agency capabilities and resources needed to service the client
• Determine strategic audience and consumer journey reviews with KPIs

Required qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of total work experience in media business consultancy, market research/analytics or business analysis
• At least 3-4 years of experience in media or communications planning business
• Understanding of business principles and practices to view issues in financial and commercial terms
• Proven track record collaborating with key decision-makers
• Extensive experience engaging suppliers, advertising agencies and media owners
• Deep understanding of the media landscape, consumer insights and brand nuances
• Exceptional team management abilities
• Highly refined presentation and facilitation skills
• Experience overseeing large projects and managing their successful delivery
• Strong articulation of thoughts, ideas and insights

Nice to have

• FMCG experience (client or agency)
• Experience working on large FMCG and CPG brands

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 global WPP Media and WPP networks
• 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 interviews
• Hiring includes an interview process

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective, bringing media, data and partnerships together. Mindshare, a WPP Media brand, describes itself as delivering Good Growth for its clients.