Principal Leader
Principal Leader
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01-09-2025
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About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people planet clients and communities. For more information visit .
WPP Media is WPPs global media a world where media is everywhere and in everything we bring the best platform people and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information visit
At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:
- BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
- Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
- LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to the General Manager
3 best things about the job:
- You get to work on the biggest advertiser of the country
- Lead strategic thinking & integrated solutions across the Personal Care category
- Ability to work under pressure and short turnaround time keeping you nimble and agile in this challenging work environment. (we see this as a positive learning experience)
In this role your goals will be:
In three months:
- Establish leadership stance among key stakeholders both on client and agency side
- Translate the clients needs into clear direction for Mindshare and GroupM resources working on the account
- Become completely familiar with the clients organizational structure planning process marketing calendar and the needs of key stakeholders
- Understand the Mindshare way of working and can navigate through the verticals
In six months:
- Foster strong client relationships across the client portfolio for self and team and have a strong understanding of the clients key business requirements
- To be recognized as their trusted advisor execute media first innovations and deliver exceptional ROI for the client
- Lead the change in digital data and content ecosystem. Identify opportunity and collaborate with internal team / potential partners to deliver the best possible solution
- Demonstrated the ability to guide and coach team helping them improve their strategic thinking skills and capabilities as well as their digital data and content knowledge
In 12 months:
- Work in closely on innovative projects that help drive further growth
- Build client satisfaction by soliciting critical feedback
What your day job looks like at Mindshare:
- Provide strategic thinking innovative communication planning and hard-core media fundamental knowledge to craft out innovative integrated brand strategies
- Acts as a client visionary by bringing a highly valued perspective to the client based on a deep understanding of their business issues and opportunities. Should be able to lead strategic conversations on Media communication planning that drives business outcomes
- Manage and motivate team to effectively deliver to client needs and goals
- Ensure timely team appraisals and clear development goals for team members; identify and follow through on appropriate training and career development for the team
What youll bring:
- High integrity while maintaining positive open relationships
- Show a depth of understanding of the industry business brands and consumers and can dial up his servicing skills with senior management stakeholders at client beyond the media team including business and marketing as well.
- Understanding business principles and good practice and perceives issues in both financial and commercial terms.
- Highly passionate collaborative outgoing creative media leader and thinker
- Strong presentation skills.
- Articulation of thoughts/ideas/media solutions is a critical ask for this role
- Stakeholder management
- Business acumen
- Acute inquisitiveness and understanding of an entrepreneurs mindset
- Ability to understand mediums beyond ATL
Minimum qualifications:
- Minimum 12years total work experience in media business consultancy market research/analytics or a strategic planning role of which at least 3-4 years have been spent working on media/communications planning related business. FMCG experience (client / agency) will be a definitive added advantage
- Excellent communication/presentation/client management skills
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work and were just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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While we appreciate all applications received only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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