11626 - Associate Director, Partnerships, Global

Role Summary and Impact

The primary role of the Partnerships Associate Director is to work to define and deliver cross channel, joint business partnership opportunities for some of our largest Global clients. This role will also work in tandem with Strategy leads and Account teams to identify relevant media partners, to then develop integrated investment strategies with, delivering best in class, progressive, strategic client partnerships.

The Associate Director will work to support account Directors defining opportunities, briefs and leading day to day management of key client JBPs with media partners to maximise long term strategic partnership value and overall business outcomes for our clients.  Cooperation and co-ordination with local and regional market teams will be central to this, to ensure a consistent approach and successful execution of the negotiated and defined value benefits.

This role will require high levels of coordination and organization as it will involve management of a complex client and agency structure.

Responsibilities:

Strategic and Leadership Skills

• Work collaboratively with relevant client agency departments e.g. Global Planning, Activation, measurement, creative and client servicing to deliver innovative Global JBP opportunities
• Serve as global partnership day to day lead for client centric JBPs, working to identify, operationalise, co-create, and deliver best in market value and innovation for our brands.
• Develop a strong understanding of media landscape working closely with cross channel Global partners, to ensure first mover opportunities are leveraged for clients
• Support in the development, negotiation, deployment and monitoring of Global JBPs across local and regional markets (per client structure) to ensure targets are met and value is unlocked

Client Account Management

• Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, global media vendors, agency network and internal strategy teams, to drive collaboration and best in class delivery
• Develop and sell partnerships persuasively and with confidence, passion and enthusiasm to both clients and internal stakeholders

Operating and Technical Requirements

• Deliver best in class JBPs ensuring client value, innovation and excellence are delivered
• Support in the development of a global integrated investment strategy and then actively work with regional and local leads to deploy in markets, adapting as needed
• Partner with global lead on media quality processes and governance and ensure same rigor applied to all media
• Maintain bi-weekly partner statuses and overall JBP governance ensuring workstreams are delivered and that there is relevant cross business engagement and utilization of programs, their benefits and overall value
• Proactively share global marketplace updates and work with markets to do the same with regular cadence
• Manage day to day vendor spend tracking and pacing requirements against agreed JBPs on key client ensuring correct framework is in place to hit spend thresholds across regions and markets
• Brief and manage set up of client QBR and JBP reviews coordinating with regions and markets where required
• Operationalise quarterly leadership document development for clients ensuring best in class results and cross business case study sharing, outcome tracking and value extraction is highlighted

People/Team Management

• Support day to day leadership requests from Partnerships Director and Global Head of Strategic Partnership lead.
• Develop relationships with both clients as well as internally at across agencies and WPP Media teams, to ensure integration opportunities and relevant problem solving when needed
• Build trusted relationships with media vendors across key accounts

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location 

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