Executive - Client Leadership

The Executive - Client Leadership role at WPP Media in Colombo, Sri Lanka, involves leading client relationships and driving strategic growth initiatives. WPP Media is an AI-driven media operating unit that integrates media, data, and partnerships to deliver personalized solutions at scale. This position requires a proactive approach to client engagement and business development.

Key responsibilities include ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and innovative solutions across all client engagements, acting as the senior escalation point for client issues, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team. The role also involves leading the development of holistic communication strategies that leverage WPP Media’s full spectrum of media, data, and technology capabilities, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver integrated solutions, and driving innovation by challenging teams to exceed client expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in client leadership, with experience in developing and executing upselling and cross-selling opportunities, achieving significant year-over-year revenue growth, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders. Strong leadership skills are essential, including the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, set clear performance standards, and champion diversity of thought to drive better outcomes for clients and the agency.

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 collaboration and innovation.