Director - Growth (West), WPP Media, India
The Director - Growth (West) at WPP Media is a senior leadership role focused on driving business expansion within the Small and Medium Business (SMB) segment across the western region of India. This position is integral to WPP Media's mission of delivering creative transformation and leveraging media, data, and partnerships to provide personalized solutions at scale. The role requires a strategic leader who can identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, build strong client relationships, and develop strategic alliances to unlock new revenue streams.
Key responsibilities include identifying, engaging, and converting new business opportunities in the SMB market, building and maintaining a robust pipeline of prospective clients, and managing end-to-end sales cycles from pitch to closure. The Director will also develop strategic alliances with platforms, industry bodies, and ecosystem partners to create referral networks and co-branded growth opportunities. Additionally, the role involves leading integrated media planning across digital and traditional channels, championing data-driven campaign strategies, and ensuring measurable ROI through continuous optimization.
The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in media sales, with a strong understanding of media ecosystems and digital platforms. Proven success in SMB client acquisition and growth, experience in building partnerships and alliances, and excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are essential. A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership is also critical for success in this role.
WPP Media offers a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and connection. Employees have access to the global WPP network to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. Benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. The company has adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week, to encourage creativity and collaboration.