Strategy Business Director

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

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.

Role Summary and Impact

We’re looking for a Strategy Director to join our team and help us champion inclusive, purposeful, and effective work that adds value to our clients’ business and positively impacts our audience’s lives. As the key strategist for Unilever (Foods & Personal Care) and Marks & Spencer’s (Clothing & Home) you’ll play a crucial role in supporting strategic planning excellence within our agency and contribute to our Good Growth vision. We value diversity of thought and believe it’s essential to creating truly representative strategies. This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the nation’s favourite brands and stay at the forefront of the evolving landscape of data-driven communication and digital commerce.

About the role:

• Collaborate on strategic responses with the account team and strategy partner to ensure high-quality strategic and executional output
• Ensure that the strategic approach is ‘full funnel’ and connected across consumer journey, capturing both short and long-term outcomes
• Develop an empathetic understanding of audiences to unlock insights that inform strategy.
• Work with teams to define a strategic approach to holistic measurement and testing
• Focus on innovation by working with teams to develop and activate opportunities that align with client objectives
• Proactively provide updates on emerging media innovations, opportunities, and changes in the media landscape
• Seek opportunities to grow existing client scopes and services where relevant to drive business growth
• Contribute to new business efforts as needed.

Skills and Experience

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 you:

• Gets to the heart of complex issues with command of detail and the bigger picture.
• Collaborates with clients and cross-disciplined teams to develop and execute strategic vision
• Possessing a strong understanding of performance marketing principles alongside side brand marketing theory
• Balances provocation with pragmatism as required, whilst proactively looking for new insights and opportunities.

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. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

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. 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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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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