Job Overview
Business Director role at WPP Media, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
WPP Media Kuala Lumpur is part of WPP, a global creative transformation company. This role requires leadership to deliver strategic and innovative media solutions for clients, aligning with WPP Media’s culture and core values.
About Openmind
Openmind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP to accelerate transformation for Nestlé’s media function. It leverages data and technology capabilities to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.
Role Summary and Impact
This role reports to Client Lead. In this role, your goals will be defined as follows :
- In Three Months : Grasp the client portfolio operationally and ensure day-to-day client servicing needs are met; demonstrate to direct reports how to guide and add value to their work.
- In Six Months : Foster strong client relationships, understand the client’s key business requirements, and guide the team to improve strategic thinking, digital, data, and content knowledge.
- In 12 Months : Develop and diversify clients, translate opportunities into revenue, and participate in new business pitches.
Responsibilities Of The Role
Client leadership and management
Foster strong client relationships and develop understanding of the client’s business.Proactively engage senior marketing clients and act as a trusted advisor; assist with engagement of MD with key senior clients.Provide strategic input and lead delivery of strategic and innovative solutions.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of media and market trends and apply them to the client’s business; develop and deliver strategic initiatives.Foster relationships with working partners to deliver integrated solutions; partner with SU leads to diversify the client portfolio.Ensure delivery across all functions meets standards.Lead in contract negotiations, market reviews, cost-saving exercises, and client business reviews.Team leadership and management
Lead and motivate the team to meet client needs and company goals.Conduct timely team appraisals with clear development goals; arrange training and career development.Coach the team to improve skills and capabilities.Support MD in recruitment and retention of direct reports and manage HR / admin requirements.Business and commercial support
Support Partner in managing key client revenue and profitability versus costs.Lead client DNA planning with client reviews and development strategies to support business plans; diversify portfolio revenues.Support new business development by leading or supporting pitches.Enhance the agency’s market visibility through industry events, portfolio publicity, and award entries.Skills And Experience
More than 8 years’ experience as the senior contact on key accounts focusing on media plans and tactics.Strong knowledge of the digital landscape and ability to advise on digital planning.Experience across research, planning, and implementation; deep understanding of communications strategy and how media and digital work together.Clear understanding of clients’ business, competitors, customers, and objectives and how to incorporate these into the strategy.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.Understanding of trading issues and their impact on media strategies.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with solid selling skills.Ability to interpret numbers and data and build rapport with colleagues across divisions.Proficiency in relevant industry software and systems.Life at WPP Media & Benefits
We invest in our employees and provide opportunities for growth, partnership networks, and access to WPP Media & WPP resources. Benefits include competitive health plans, retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days. We support a hybrid work model with in-office presence several days per week. Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed during the interview process.
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Seniority level
DirectorEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Business Development and SalesIndustries
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