Role Overview
WPP Media is hiring a mid-level Activation Manager. This is a full-time role in Mumbai. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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.
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:
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Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
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Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
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Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to the Associate Director
3 best things about the job:
- Get to work in a truly integrated team handling 360 aspects for a brand
- Will work closely with the leading publishers such as Google & Facebook
- Will be exposed to Programmatic
In this role, your goals will be:
In three months:
- Understood the complete biddable media scenario on client’s business, e.g. Search, Facebook, etc.
- Handled day to day tasks / requirement effectively
In six months:
- Optimized implementation in all biddable media platforms
- Recommended and implemented best practice
- Explored and executed an innovation in one of the biddable media platforms
In 12 months:
- Exceed client expectations in terms of biddable media implementation
- Create a road-map for the next year.
What your day job looks like at WPP Media:
- Analyze, track and optimize on an ongoing basis effective benchmarks for measuring the campaigns performance including keyword/placement bids, account daily/monthly budget caps, impression share, quality score, CTR, conversion rate and other important metrics and proactively make strategic recommendations to meet campaign goals and improve performance.
- Communicate with internal stake holders on project development, timelines, and results. Work closely with the other team members to meet goals.
- Monitor and administer analytics dashboards and key reporting MIS tools and regularly make recommendations for improving the data available
- Client communication, prioritizing work for the team and ensuring the recommendations and optimization on the account is designed to meet client KPIs
- Stay ahead of the competition by analyzing, keeping pace and regularly documenting search engine and PPC industry trends across web and mobile platforms, and adopting new/best practices on an ongoing basis.
What you’ll bring:
- Expertise in Google analytics
- Through understanding of Google AdWords
- Understanding of Bid Management Tools
- Number Crunching
- Understanding of Programmatic
Minimum qualifications:
Relevant experience of 3-5 years in search marketing roles
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Activation Manager position at WPP Media?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to WPP Media. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Activation Manager position at WPP Media located?
This position is based in Mumbai. WPP Media has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Activation Manager at WPP Media earn?
WPP Media has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Activation Manager role at WPP Media posted?
This role was posted on April 28, 2026 (41 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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