Measurement Director

2548 - Measurement Director

ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR

At WPP, we’re constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. 
Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP’s impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client’s specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that’s why we’ve built OpenDoor for Amazon. 

OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon – building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact – for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too.

The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production.

OpenDoor’s values are built from Amazon’s own 16 Leadership Principles, and WPP’s core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary. Together, when WPP’s Creative Transformation meets Amazon’s next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what’s done today and build a better future.

By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP’s top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth’s most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Measurement Director.  This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Be responsible for translating client briefs into research projects utilising multiple methodologies.
•    Develop and drive strategic thought for clients drawing from bespoke insights, cultural trends and sound data points.
•    Use your expert knowledge of research methodologies and consumer trends to guide best practice and lead dialogues with clients and the agency.
•    Lead complex analysis and report it in a clear user-friendly format.
•    Take responsibility for client relationships. You will be a key client contact responsible for driving the relationship forward and proving a consistent and strong POV.
•    Drive innovation across the team. You will always be on the lookout for new innovations and research approaches to for us to test and enrich our work.
•    Take a brief and develop a research solution that is fit for purpose, within budget via clear and engaging proposals.
•    Deliver projects in a timely manner and ensure all member of the project teamwork in cohesion.
•    Lead the delivery of reports and other outputs, ensuring complex information is distilled appropriately.
QUALIFICATIONS
•    Excellent advanced Excel skills including data analysis and manipulation. 
•    Preferred, not essential - Strong working knowledge of key industry tools and sources such as TGI, IPA Touchpoints, BrandWatch, Meltwater, YouGov Profiles + YouGov BrandIndex.
•    Strong commercial accumen with the skills to drive efficiencies and revenue. 
•    Budget and resource management.
BONUS POINTS
•    Manage and mentor junior team members on a day-to-day basis.
•    Write thought leadership pieces promoting excellence in insight and audience understanding.
•    Be an active member of relevant industry bodies (e.g. MRS, Media Research Group) and attend training and events.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country. 

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location 

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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