Client Development Lead
The Client Development Lead at WPP Media is a senior role within the Global Growth & Transformation team, responsible for driving strategic growth, retention, and transformation programs across priority global clients. This position combines hands-on client engagement with portfolio-level governance, program leadership, and cross-client value creation, shaping how growth is designed, governed, and activated across the client portfolio.
Key responsibilities include acting as a strategic growth partner to Global Client Leaders on priority accounts, leading growth planning and governance rhythms, designing and delivering strategic client programs such as retention and transformation initiatives, managing complex, multi-stakeholder growth projects, embedding best practices across clients, and contributing to cross-client insights and capability development.
The ideal candidate brings experience in senior client leadership, strategy, growth, or transformation roles, with a strong understanding of agency, platform, and networked business models. They should possess a commercial mindset with strong structuring and prioritization skills, confidence in working across complex stakeholder environments, and the ability to work at both client and portfolio levels. Strong stakeholder management and program leadership capabilities, along with a collaborative and growth-oriented approach, are essential.
WPP Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. The company fosters an inclusive culture with various employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team achievements and celebrating milestones.
As part of WPP Media, employees have access to extensive global networks, providing opportunities to pursue their passions, build professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. The company is committed to fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection, adopting a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week.