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WPP Media

Client Lead

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa · Category: Customer Success & Client Operations · Seniority: Lead · Posted: November 25, 2025 · Verified: Nov 13, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This Client Lead role is responsible for leading client relationships and acting as the primary strategic partner for key accounts at WPP Media. The role involves driving growth, navigating change, and delivering value through WPP's agentic marketing platform, WPP Open. It requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep expertise in media and marketing solutions.
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