Regional Client Lead

Regional Client Lead is responsible for leading the strategic development and regional expansion of WPP Influence’s advocacy and creator practice. This role acts as a senior strategic partner to regional client leadership, helping shape and advance the Advocacy 2.0 framework while guiding markets on strategic direction, key opportunities, and best practices. The role is focused on a major global beauty brand in the first year, supporting regional coordination, driving consistency across markets, and strengthening WPP’s position as a strategic partner for advocacy and influencer transformation. This is an individual contributor role requiring leadership through influence across a complex, multi-market environment.

Responsibilities

Leading strategic development and regional expansion of WPP Influence’s advocacy and creator practice; Acting as senior strategic partner to regional client leadership; Helping shape and advance the Advocacy 2.0 framework; Guiding markets on strategic direction, key opportunities, and best practices; Supporting regional coordination and consistency for a major global beauty brand; Strengthening WPP’s position as a strategic partner for advocacy and influencer transformation; Acting as primary strategic advisor to regional senior client stakeholders on influencer and advocacy topics; Building strong relationships with regional client leadership and positioning WPP as a trusted partner; Supporting definition of strategic direction and priorities for a key beauty client across APAC; Providing strategic direction to markets and guiding implementation of advocacy and influencer frameworks; Driving consistency in approach, frameworks, and best practices across markets; Supporting markets in structuring strategic responses and elevating overall quality of output; Acting as point of escalation and guidance on complex or high-priority initiatives; Supporting key regional and global pitches involving influencer, advocacy, or social commerce; Contributing to development of strategic responses for major client opportunities; Identifying opportunities to expand client partnership across markets and services; Working closely with regional leadership to align priorities and approaches

Requirements

Senior client leadership experience within agency, consulting, or marketing environment; Strong strategic mindset with ability to structure complex problems and guide clients and markets; Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across regional organisations; Solid understanding of the influencer and/or affiliate ecosystem; Experience working across multiple markets or in regional roles; Strong communication and presentation skills; Client Leadership: Builds trust with senior stakeholders and acts as a strategic partner; Strategic Thinking: Ability to define clear frameworks and guide decision-making; Influence & Collaboration: Works effectively across teams without direct authority; Adaptability: Navigates varying levels of market maturity and complexity; Communication: Delivers clear, structured, and impactful messaging

Benefits

Competitive medical; 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; In-office events