United Kingdom Hybrid Full-time

WPP Media is hiring a Senior Manager, Global Commercial

Responsibilities

  • Identify avenues for increasing revenue and collaborate with Account Directors or Client Directors to shape and advance these initiatives.
  • Design and implement pricing and compensation strategies that enhance profitability while delivering client value, consulting AD/CD as needed.
  • Oversee end-to-end commercial operations for assigned accounts, with senior support for high-level or delicate issues.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting on financials, contract adherence, media spend, and unbilled items for both clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Partner with AD/CD to assess financial outcomes, pinpoint efficiency improvements, and convert insights into actionable plans.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for routine commercial matters within the portfolio, escalating only when complexity or sensitivity requires senior input.
  • Lead regular client check-ins, independently managing standard commercial conversations and escalating only when necessary.
  • Foster strong connections with key client representatives, including procurement teams and commercial leads.
  • Collaborate with AD/CD to guide internal teams on commercial strategy and contribute to client-facing content.
  • Take the lead in negotiating client contracts with legal support, balancing favorable terms with relationship integrity.
  • Assist AD/CD in contract compliance reviews, coordinating with compliance teams to supply required records.
  • Perform initial commercial assessments and revisions of contracts and related documents.
  • Ensure all contractual agreements are executed, properly filed, and centrally accessible, and regularly remind regional teams of their obligations.
  • Lead the development and negotiation of commercial proposals for pitches, supporting AD/CD on more complex bids.
  • Support AD/CD in cultivating a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
  • Offer consistent coaching, direction, and feedback to Analysts and Managers handling shared accounts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Group retirement savings plans
  • Dental and vision insurance benefits
  • Generous paid leave entitlement
  • Access to partner discounts
  • Dedicated employee mental health days
  • Hybrid working arrangement with office presence around four days per week

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Hybrid model with teams expected in the office approximately four days a week.

Other

  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
  • Work model involves office attendance around four days weekly.
  • Flexibility or accommodations can be discussed during the hiring process.
  • Committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
  • Candidates must review the Privacy Notice prior to application.
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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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Job Details
Department Global Commercial
Category other
Posted 2 days ago