Associate Vice President, Client Services
WPP Media
| Company | WPP Media |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Gurgaon |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com . Role Summary and Impact
We are looking for an experienced and strategic media professional to join our team at an Associate Business Director / Business Director level. The role requires a strong blend of client leadership, integrated digital strategy, business acumen, and team management capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale digital mandates, driving business growth, leading integrated planning initiatives, and building strong client relationships. This role will be responsible for translating business challenges into media solutions that deliver measurable outcomes while driving innovation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership & Business Partnership
Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, understanding business priorities and translating them into effective media strategies.
Lead day-to-day client engagement, ensuring delivery excellence and long-term relationship growth.
Drive annual planning discussions, business reviews, and strategic roadmaps aligned to client objectives.
Identify opportunities for business growth, upselling, and expansion of services.
Digital Strategy & Integrated Planning
Lead the development of integrated digital media strategies across brand, performance, commerce, and audience-led initiatives.
Build holistic media frameworks that align business objectives with consumer journeys and platform capabilities.
Collaborate with specialist teams across search, social, programmatic, analytics, content, and measurement to deliver unified solutions.
Champion innovation and emerging media opportunities that create competitive advantage for clients.
Campaign Governance & Delivery
Oversee planning and execution across biddable and non-biddable channels, ensuring quality, effectiveness, and compliance with agreed KPIs.
Drive performance reviews and optimization frameworks across campaigns and business verticals.
Ensure best-in-class campaign delivery through strong operational governance and stakeholder alignment.
Data, Analytics & Measurement
Leverage audience, platform, and business data to inform strategic recommendations.
Drive adoption of advanced measurement frameworks including attribution, conversion lift, brand lift, MMM, and first-party data solutions.
Partner with analytics and data science teams to unlock actionable insights and improve media effectiveness
Team Leadership
Lead and mentor a high-performing team across planning, activation, analytics, and client servicing functions.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the team.
Commercial & Financial Management
Manage account profitability, revenue forecasting, and resource allocation.
Ensure financial discipline across planning, billing, and operational processes.
Contribute to new business opportunities, pitches, and strategic growth initiatives.
Desired Skills & Experience
6 - 8 years of experience in digital media strategy, planning, and client leadership roles.
Strong understanding of digital ecosystems including Search, Social, Progra