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Client Investment Lead

Mindshare
dental insurance, paid time off
United States, New York, New York
175 Greenwich Street (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2025
About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. Role Summary & Impact Our Investment teams bring holistic media plans to life. They work in conjunction with our planning teams and are responsible for the negotiating and purchasing of media - across both linear and digital platforms including premium video, mobile, and OTT. As the Client Investment Lead, you will be the face of your team and your client to corporate leadership, manage the client relationship from a day-to-day standpoint, and provide support and guidance to your team. Through effective partnering with Planning, Analytics, Operations, and other teams, you will maintain a deep understanding of the objectives and challenges of your client(s) and provide direction to junior staff on how to best meet those objectives. Key Responsibilities Work with Corporate Leadership to develop and roll out to market approach and apply best-in-class systems. Drive consistent process and approach to marketplace dealings and cascade to teams. Facilitate communication between Investment and Analytics/Planning/Operations to bring client strategies to life and execute campaigns seamlessly. Drive client and WPP Media's approach forward in the marketplace across the vendor community. Actively evaluate and benchmark the marketplace to drive YOY efficiencies and value for the client. Provide thought leadership to senior client partners, advising on holistic media approach across linear and digital including search, social and programmatic as needed. Develop POVs for new innovations and opportunities across the media landscape and provide strategic insight. Foster development and growth of the Investment team staff. Requirements Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications; OR equivalent professional work experience. 8+ years of prior media investment experience desired. Experience managing and mentoring junior staff. Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide variety of media partners as well as internal departments, Demonstrated ability leading a media investment team. Successful client relationship-building experience. Strong quantitative and analytical reporting skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present to clients and leadership at all levels. Advanced proficiency in Excel with intermediate PowerPoint and Word skills. Strong understanding of the current media landscape. Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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. WPP Media is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with WPP Media, please send an e-mail to WPP Media Leave Administration atLeave.Administration@groupm.comor call (212) 297-8507 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $100,000 to $230,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit https://www.wpp.com/people/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details. Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy)for more information on how we process the information you provide. 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