Client Investment Manager

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.

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• Bulletproof Execution: Oversee and execute end-to-end digital media buying across direct, programmatic, and social channels.
• Trafficking & QA Lead: Take absolute ownership of the trafficking process, ad serving setup (CM360/DCM), tracking links, taxonomy, and data quality assurance. Ensure zero-error delivery before campaigns go live.
• Pacing & Optimization: Manage multi-million-dollar campaign budgets, monitor daily pacing, and continuously optimize buys to maximize ROI and deliver on client KPIs.
• Publisher Relations: Lead negotiations and maintain direct relationships with top-tier publishers, networks, and media vendors.
• Sponsorships & Experiential: Collaborate with creative agencies and production teams to execute custom content integrations, influencer sponsorships, and high-impact experiential activations.
• Coaching & Upskilling: Act as the direct mentor and day-to-day supervisor for two junior associates. Guide them through trafficking workflows, platform mechanics, and agency processes.
• Accountability: Set clear operational standards for the junior team, QA their work, and help them manage their 50% split-allocation efficiently.

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications; OR equivalent professional work experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on media buying/investment experience within an agency environment (Direct, Programmatic, or Paid Social).
• Flawless technical execution skills: Deep, hands-on experience with ad servers (CM360/DCM), trafficking workflows, custom tracking/UTM setup, and Prisma.
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude: A strong desire to teach, coach, and elevate junior team members. Prior experience mentoring interns or junior associates is highly preferred.
• High-velocity resilience: Exceptional organizational skills and mental agility required to manage a high-volume, multi-brand account without dropping the ball.
• Ability to work in a team environment that promotes collaboration 
• Adept at communicating effectively across all levels 
• Be capable of working successfully within a team as well as independently 
• Strong quantitative and analytical/results-oriented skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to multi-task, work successfully with teams, and work under pressure 

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.