Implementation & Activation Director
The Implementation & Activation Director at WPP Media is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the delivery of implementation planning and activation across a team of specialists. This position involves supervising team workflows to ensure client demands are met, balancing workloads, and fostering effective collaboration among team members and key stakeholders. The director will work closely with management to produce best-in-class solutions, offer unparalleled service, and deliver against targets.
Key responsibilities include cultivating strong, trusted relationships with clients at an intermediate to senior level, offering expert perspectives on market trends, and proactively recommending tactics to resolve client challenges. The director will lead the construction and presentation of effective and future-facing implementation plans grounded in strategic priorities and data-led optimization recommendations. Additionally, the role involves motivating and empowering direct reports to achieve individual, team, and organizational goals, conducting regular check-ins, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Required qualifications include a minimum of 10 years of experience handling media planning across both digital and traditional media channels. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of all communication channels and how they inter-relate, with strong analytical skills to use data for problem-solving. A clear communicator with strong presentation skills, the candidate should demonstrate well-developed negotiation and implementation planning skills, and be results-driven with the ability to identify and articulate what’s working and why.
WPP Media offers a competitive salary package, with 20 days of holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, and the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. The company provides a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave, and early finishes during the summer months. 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. The company also offers a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration, with mental wellness support via the Employee Assistance Program.
WPP Media is committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. The company believes the best work happens when teams are together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Therefore, a hybrid approach has been adopted, with teams in the office around four days a week. If accommodations or flexibility are required, candidates are encouraged to discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.