Senior Business Director Investment

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.

For more information visit .

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.

Role Summary & Impact
Manage end-to-end media investment execution across Television and digital platforms. Negotiate rates secure competitive benchmarks ensure optimal inventory utilization maintain strong vendor relationships and deliver high-quality investment outputs in compliance with processes and budgets. Additionally support client-facing teams with insights market intelligence and ensure delivery aligns with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities Media Investment

• Lead rate negotiations and deal structuring with television broadcasters and digital publishers
• Execute investments across TV genres display video OTT and social platforms
• Secure competitive CPRPs (TV) and CPMs (digital) while ensuring optimal inventory utilization
• Negotiate value-added opportunities sponsorships integrations and special properties
• Track and report investment efficiency metrics (CPRP CPM delivery vs. commitment spillages viewability)
• Align TV and digital schedules to ensure seamless campaign delivery
• Maintain accuracy in deal reporting documentation and reconciliations
• Ensure adherence to financial processes booking protocols and audit compliance
• Build and sustain strong relationships with broadcasters OTT platforms and digital publishers
• Partner closely with client servicing and planning teams to ensure investments align with client objectives
• Provide regular client updates on market trends pricing benchmarks and deal efficiencies
• Support client discussions by demonstrating value delivered through negotiations and added benefits
• Act as a bridge between internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth execution and delivery

Skills & Experience

• Relevant Experience requirement 10-12 years
• Proven expertise in television investment negotiations CPRP optimization and inventory management
• Working knowledge of digital investment (display video OTT social) and key metrics (CPM CPC CTR viewability)
• Strong vendor relationship management and commercial acumen
• Ability to translate investment outcomes into client value
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy compliance and operational efficiency
• Strong stakeholder management and communication 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. 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. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please read our Privacy Noticefor more information on how we process the information you provide.