Client Investment Manager

The Client Investment Manager at WPP Media is responsible for overseeing media negotiations and activations for assigned client accounts. This role involves collaborating with planning teams to provide strategic market insights, trends, and pricing benchmarks, while managing spending across major vendors and ensuring adherence to client budgets and key performance indicators (KPIs). The position also includes leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring junior staff members and fostering strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities include participating in and managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and vendor selection, centrally managing negotiations, rate tracking, planning costs, benchmarking, and budget management for assigned accounts. The role also involves managing vendor relations, assisting junior staff with campaign preparations, ensuring accurate campaign setup and delivery, staying current on marketplace innovations, and integrating with communication and strategic planning teams to align media buys with client objectives.

The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, communications, or equivalent professional experience. A minimum of 3-5 years of prior media investment experience is desired, along with experience in training and mentoring junior staff. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, excellent time-management abilities, advanced proficiency in Excel, and a solid understanding of interactive research and buying tools are essential. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors, and be capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

WPP Media offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. The company fosters a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth, providing employees with opportunities to engage in a dynamic and supportive work environment.