Senior Associate, Media Solutions, MENA

The role

This role drives revenue growth through programmatic advertising solutions. You will manage agency and client relationships, identify new business, and make sure programmatic campaigns are delivered well.

What you will do

• Create and manage a sales pipeline.
• Build programmatic proposals using WPP Media Solutions' proprietary solutions (AI, creative solutions, advanced measurement, etc.).
• Cross-sell and upsell programmatic solutions to existing clients.
• Discover and close new revenue streams from new clients.
• Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Manage and sustain relationships with key agency partners.
• Manage and sustain relationships with regional vendors.
• Act as the key point of contact between agency client teams and campaign management teams.
• Work with internal teams (Campaign Management, Analytics, Creative) on programmatic strategies.
• Contribute to the development of new products and services.

Required qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a programmatic-led role, ideally within an agency, ad tech company, or publisher.
• Strong programmatic background with in-depth knowledge of DSPs such as DV360, Amazon DSP, and The Trade Desk (TTD).
• Proven track record of success in sales and business development.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of key regional vendors in the MENA region (e.g., local ad networks, data providers).
• Experience working with clients and agencies in the MENA region.

Nice to have

• Fluency in Arabic.

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It works through the WPP Open platform.