Role Overview
WPP Media is hiring a Senior Director - Client Leadership. 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.
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: Partner - Client leadership
3 best things about the job:
1.Working for the fastest growing FMCG client, it provides and asks for unusual approach to the traditional media
2.Attain strong understanding of cross channel media strategy by working on fastest growing and diversified category
3.Be an architect with strong business outcome focus. Collaboration across the board – with teams from offline to online planning, ideation and deployment
In this role, your goals will be:
In three months:
- Understand the category and brand objectives for the year
- Understand and take initiative towards agencies goal for the year.
In six months:
- Successfully lead the account and engage with the client on brand’s media approach
- Initiated & delivered at least 2 key projects
- Understands the In-house products/software’s very well to demonstrate the same during client conversations
In 12 months:
- Worked on Award entries
- Built high credibility with the team & client
What your day job looks like :
- Provide strategic communications & planning leadership on your set of brands
- Help build effective media interventions on the back of strong Communication planning
- Act as a senior level contact for the client and have a strong understanding of cross channel media strategy. Should be able to lead strategic conversations on Media and communication planning
- Be responsible for the planning team career development & progression in the team
- Develop creative ideas and disruptive communication innovations for the client, aligned with their business, customer, and brand goals.
Skills and Experience
- Hand on experience on FMCG.
- Expertise on TV planning
- Working knowledge of digital platform
- Good in communication and ability to present well
- Would prefer candidates from agencies.
- Persuasiveness
- Pro-activeness
- Communication skills
- Stake holder management
- Makes good presentations
Minimum qualifications:
- Minimum 8-12 Years of experience handling offline and Digital
- Experience in handling FMCG clients in top agencies is preferred
- E-commerce and digital is musts have
- MBA - Marketing
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.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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. 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 Senior Director - Client Leadership 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 Senior Director - Client Leadership 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 Senior Director - Client Leadership 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 Senior Director - Client Leadership role at WPP Media posted?
This role was posted on March 18, 2026 (81 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.
How much experience does the Senior Director - Client Leadership role at WPP Media require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. WPP Media lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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