WP
WPP Media

Client Development Lead - 12 Month Mat Cover (FTC)

Location: London, United Kingdom · Category: Sales & Business Development · Seniority: Lead · Posted: October 15, 2026 · Verified: Nov 13, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This senior role drives strategic growth, retention, and transformation programmes across priority global clients within the Global Growth & Transformation team. The position combines hands-on client engagement with portfolio-level governance, leading growth planning, commercial accountability, and complex multi-stakeholder projects. Requires experience in senior client leadership, strategy, or transformation roles within agency or networked business models.
Hiring Telemetry · Expansion Signal

Track team expansion and market signals for WPP Media

Polaris7 monitors open roles, strategic market movements, and M&A developments in real time. Get automated intelligence briefings on WPP Media and benchmark against direct competitors.

Source & Transparency: This position was structured directly from the publicly accessible career portal of WPP Media. Details on the employer’s original job posting are authoritative. Polaris7 charges no placement fees and conducts no candidate screening.
Company IntelligenceVerified Profile
WP

WPP Media

wppmedia.com

Global media agency network with integrated AI marketing operations.

Similar Positions in DACH

Related roles across advertising, media, and data

Re-check scheduledJohannesburg, South AfricaSales & Business DevelopmentDirector

This client lead role is responsible for leading client relationships and driving growth for key accounts at WPP Media. Responsibilities include strategic media planning, cross-functional coordination, and ensuring client satisfaction and retention. Requires extensive experience in media agency leadership and a strong track record of delivering business results.

Verified 4w agoLondon, United KingdomSales & Business DevelopmentLead

This senior growth role drives strategic growth, retention, and transformation programs for priority global clients within WPP Media's Global Growth & Transformation team. The Client Development Lead combines hands-on client engagement with portfolio governance, leading growth planning and commercial accountability, requiring senior client leadership and transformation experience.

Re-check scheduledJohannesburg, South AfricaCustomer Success & Client OperationsLead

This role leads client relationships and drives media strategy for key accounts, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Responsibilities include developing integrated media plans, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering measurable results. Requires strong leadership and strategic planning skills in the media industry.

Re-check scheduledDallas, TXCustomer Success & Client OperationsLead

This role leads client strategy for media accounts, developing and executing strategic plans to meet client objectives. It involves overseeing media planning, buying, and performance analysis to drive client success.

More Positions at WPP Media

3 more open roles

Verified todayLondon, United KingdomMarketing & GrowthManager

This role is a key player in the One Ford Media team, supporting Ford's brand electrification vision through integrated media planning and client management. The manager partners with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class media support, manages stakeholder relationships, and supports budget management and risk identification. Requires strong planning expertise, client relationship skills, and the ability to lead junior team members.

Verified todayLondon, United KingdomData, AI & AnalyticsSenior

This analytics role at WPP Media in London focuses on implementing media measurement solutions for leading advertisers like Airbnb, including Brand Lift Studies, Conversion Lift Studies, and Matched Market Testing. The senior associate will deliver actionable insights, collaborate with client teams, and evaluate statistical robustness, using tools like SQL and cloud platforms. Requires a quantitative degree, strong numeracy, and experience with media measurement, with familiarity in Python/R and cloud technologies as a plus.

Verified todayBrisbane, Australia; Sydney, AustraliaCustomer Success & Client OperationsMid-Level

This role leads the day-to-day delivery of SEO, GSO, and Analytics services for key client accounts, mentoring junior talent and building trusted client relationships. Responsibilities include translating client goals into data-led strategies, managing budgets and workflows, and championing innovation. Requires strong hands-on knowledge of Experience channels and commercial acumen.