Partner - Client Leadership

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. 

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand,

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Principal Partner – Client leadership

3 best things about the job:

• You get to work on the biggest advertiser of the country
• Lead and be the torch bearer within the organization to bring in competitive insights which will help clients plan for relevant actions in the present as well as future.
• Ability to work under pressure and short turnaround time keeping you nimble and agile in this challenging work environment. (we see this as a positive learning experience)

In this role, your goals will be:
In three months:

• Establish leadership stance among key stakeholders both on client and agency side(basis previous experience establish what can you bring on the table)
• Translate the client’s needs into clear direction for Mindshare and GroupM resources working on the account
• Become completely familiar with the client’s organizational structure, overall business model, marketing calendar and the needs of key stakeholders
• Understand the Mindshare way of working and are able to navigate through the verticals

In six months:

• Foster strong client relationships across the client portfolio for self and have a strong understanding of the client’s key business requirements (at a category/segment level)
• To be recognized as their trusted advisor, execute and deliver competitive insights (media and business) for the biggest competitors
• Identify opportunity and collaborate with internal team / potential partners to deliver the best possible business solution for each client.
• Demonstrated the ability to guide and coach other teams, helping them improve their strategic thinking skills and knowledge of reading/ decoding data sets across different data sources (financial results, analyst reports etc)

In 12 months:

• Set up a mechanism to share the best work across Mindshare global and Group M India.
• Build client satisfaction by soliciting critical feedback

What your day job looks like: 

• Continuously analyse reports which gives a view of FMCG trends, market changes and competitive intelligence.
• Basis various media and business reports, ability to anticipate competitive actions quarter on quarter.

• Acts as a client visionary by bringing a highly valued perspective to the client based on a deep understanding of their business, issues and opportunities. Should be able to lead strategic conversations on Media and business that drives business outcomes
• Collaborate with different teams to turn insights  into actions for the business
• Ensure timely team appraisals and clear development goals for team members; identify and follow through on appropriate training and career development for the team

What you’ll bring:

• High integrity while maintaining positive, open relationships 
• Show a depth of understanding of the industry, business, brands and consumers. Ability to dial up their servicing skills with senior management stakeholders.
• Understanding business principles and good practice to perceive issues in both financial and commercial terms.
• Highly passionate, collaborative, outgoing, adaptive media/business leader and thinker
• Strong presentation skills.
• Articulation of thoughts/ideas/insights is a critical ask for this role
• Stakeholder management
• Business acumen
• Acute inquisitiveness and understanding of an entrepreneur’s mindset

Minimum qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years+ total work experience in media business consultancy, market research/analytics or business analyst, of which at least 3-4 years have been spent working on media/communications planning related business. FMCG experience (client / agency) will be a definitive added advantage
• Excellent communication/client management skills

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 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.