Associate Vice President, Client Services, India

Strategic communications and media planning leadership role at WPP Media, with a focus on cross-channel media strategy and senior client leadership for assigned brands.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic communications and planning leadership on assigned brands; Help build effective media interventions based on strong communication planning; Act as a senior-level contact for the client and lead strategic conversations on media and communication planning; Be responsible for the planning team's career development and progression; Develop creative ideas and disruptive communication innovations for the client, aligned with their business, customer, and brand goals; Lead the account and engage with the client on the brand's media approach

Requirements

Minimum 8-12 years of experience handling offline and digital; Experience handling FMCG clients in top agencies is preferred; E-commerce and digital are must-haves; MBA - Marketing; Hands-on experience in FMCG; Expertise in TV planning; Working knowledge of digital platforms; Good communication skills and ability to present well; Persuasiveness; Pro-activeness; Stakeholder management; Makes good presentations; Would prefer candidates from agencies

Nice to have

Experience handling FMCG clients in top agencies; Candidates from agencies

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance; Group retirement plans; Vision and dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks; Employee resource groups