Associate Business Director

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. 

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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.

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.

This role reports to: Business Director

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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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