Business Manager

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 .

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:

We are currently looking for an Associate Business Director to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships and leading strategic account planning across multiple disciplines to deliver integrated communication solutions that drive business growth. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to identify opportunities, shape effective strategies, and ensure seamless execution of plans that meet business and marketing objective.

Reporting of the Role

This role reports to: Business Director

3 Best Things About the Job

• Opportunity to work with leading brands and senior client stakeholders.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, learning, and growth.
• Play a key role in shaping business strategies and driving client success.

In this role, your goals will be:

In Three Months:

• Build strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and key partners.
• Develop a thorough understanding of client business objectives and agency processes.
• Ensure compliance with all operational and quality standards.

In Six Months:

• Independently lead client meetings and business reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and drive greater value for clients.
• Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

In Twelve Months:

• Take ownership of strategic initiatives and key client relationships.
• Contribute to business growth through cross-selling and new opportunities.
• Develop leadership capabilities and prepare for progression to the next level.

What Your Day Job Looks Like

• Manage and strengthen relationships with clients, acting as a trusted business partner.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of projects and campaigns.
• Drive business performance through strategic planning, analysis, and optimization.
• Identify opportunities for growth and develop recommendations that create value for clients and the agency.
• Support commercial planning, resource management, and profitability objectives.
• Lead client presentations, business reviews, and strategic discussions.
• Ensure delivery excellence, quality standards, and achievement of agreed KPIs.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support new business initiatives, pitches, and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Keep senior leadership informed of key developments, risks, and opportunities within the business.

What You'll Bring

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams.
• A proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, Marketing, Media Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in client management, strategy, planning, account management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong track record of driving business growth, operational excellence, and client satisfaction

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, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, 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 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.

About Pakistan

WPP Media Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 162 million broadband users and 158 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 52 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened up opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan. 

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