Director Content
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16 hours ago
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Job Summary
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. With exceptional talent trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform WPP Open we help clients navigate change capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
WPP Media is WPPs AI-driven media operating unit bringing together media data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence clients see exactly where how and why their media investment is working.
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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:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced professional for Director Content role based out in Gurgaon to lead Sports Partnerships and Sponsorship Sales with a strong focus on the sports role requires a strong understanding of the sports marketing landscape sponsorship structures media rights and end-to-end partnership management from sales to execution and client servicing.
Reporting of the Role
This role reports to the Senior Director - Content
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorship Sales
- Drive sponsorship sales across sports leagues
- Identify and develop new business opportunities with brands for sports integrations and partnerships.
- Build and maintain relationships with franchises broadcasters and media partners.
- Develop customized sponsorship packages and integrated brand solutions.
Revenue & Business Growth
- Own and deliver revenue targets from sports partnerships and sponsorship deals.
- Lead commercial negotiations deal structuring and contract closures.
- Build long-term strategic alliances with key clients and partners.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with senior stakeholders across brands agencies broadcasters and franchises.
- Act as a strategic partner to clients by aligning sponsorship opportunities with their marketing and business objectives.
- Ensure high client retention renewals and upsell opportunities.
Execution & Project Management
- Oversee end-to-end execution of sponsorship campaigns including asset planning branding digital integrations on-ground activations and broadcast integrations.
- Work closely with internal teams including content media strategy finance and operations for campaign delivery.
- Monitor campaign performance and deliver post-campaign reports and ROI analysis.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor the partnerships team.
- Drive team performance revenue delivery and client satisfaction.
Required Skills & Experience
- 9 years of experience in Sports Partnerships / Sponsorship Sales/ Brand Partnerships.
- Strong understanding of sports ecosystem.
- Proven track record of closing high-value sponsorship deals and managing large client portfolios.
- Strong network across brands media agencies broadcasters and sports franchises.
- Excellent negotiation presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and large-scale projects.
Qualification
- MBA / Postgraduate preferred
- Bachelors degree mandatory
- Preferred Industry Experience
Key Competencies
- Strategic Partnerships
- Sponsorship Sales
- Revenue Growth
- Client Relationship Management
- Commercial Negotiation
- Sports Marketing
- Team Leadership
- Business Development
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. Our benefits include competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.
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