Chicago, United States; New York, United States Remote (Global) Full-time USD 75,000 – 180,000 / year

WPP Media is hiring an Associate Director, Pitch

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle of Tier 2 and Tier 3 pitch initiatives, ensuring teams meet deadlines and leadership is informed of obstacles.
  • Define and assign key workstreams and responsibilities across all phases of Tier 2 and Tier 3 pitches.
  • Act as the main point of contact between pitch teams and design specialists.
  • Support the delivery of strategic objectives aligned with the overall pitch vision.
  • Prepare or review initial written responses to RFIs and RFPs based on pitch tier requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive Backgrounders covering the 5Cs—Company, Culture, Category, Consumer, and Communications—along with client biographies.
  • Collect, verify, and interpret client intelligence using internal databases, public sources, and media archives.
  • Utilize artificial intelligence tools to generate actionable insights for pitch content.
  • Assist in Tier 1 pitch efforts by ensuring business leads have necessary resources and support.
  • Guide members of the Growth support team in their contributions to pitch activities.
  • Assemble and customize initial draft responses on agency credentials and operating models using internal assets and expert input.
  • Analyze content and case studies to shape a cohesive and relevant pitch story.
  • Adapt messaging to reflect client-specific needs, industry trends, and competitive landscapes.
  • Ensure the pitch narrative is grounded in insights and highlights organizational strengths.
  • Support the creation and delivery of pitch theater concepts that enhance the strategic message.
  • Align teams across disciplines to ensure unified execution throughout the pitch process.
  • Maintain consistent and proactive communication with all pitch team members.
  • Review draft status updates from Growth support to ensure clarity and accuracy in progress reporting.
  • Collaborate with growth managers and associates across the network to coordinate integrated meetings and include key participants.
  • Oversee daily priorities and engagement of junior team members involved in pitch efforts.
  • Review junior team deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation of decisions and action items.
  • Verify that appropriate personnel are included in pitch-related meetings and presentations.
  • Model high-performance behaviors and best practices for junior and mid-level staff.
  • Promote a team culture centered on accountability, teamwork, and ongoing development.
  • Share feedback and insights from completed pitches to improve future processes and resource utilization.

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

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WPP Media
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit that brings together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. It operates through the WPP Open platform and Open Intelligence, helping clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investments are working.
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Department Growth
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Posted 2 days ago