Associate Director, Planning

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior strategic lead and trusted advisor for key client relationships
• Lead and manage client WIPs, ensuring all relevant campaign and market updates are communicated
• Challenge clients and teams to drive innovation and tangible business results
• Oversee the quality of work delivered by the planning team
• Lead contract negotiations, competitive reviews, and client business reviews
• Mentor and develop the planning team, managing their career progression
• Contribute to new business development and pitches

Requirements

• 8+ years of planning experience in a media agency
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and grooming a team
• Proven track record in client management and building senior-level relationships
• Solid knowledge of all media channels and ability to create integrated strategic recommendations
• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Deep understanding of industry, brands, and consumers

About the Company

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale.