Assistant Manager, Client Development

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Client Development

 

Reports To: Director, Media Solutions

Function: Media Management & Delivery

Location: Hong Kong

 

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.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In 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 wppmedia.com

 

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media Hong Kong is seeking a motivated and solutions-focused Assistant Manager, Client Development to support the growth and adoption of our media solutions. Reporting to the Director, Media Solutions, you will be responsible for evangelizing WPP Media's solutions to client leaders and clients, building strong relationships, and identifying new revenue opportunities. This role is a key contributor to our sales efforts and plays a significant part in ensuring our clients derive maximum value from our product offerings.

 

Core Responsibilities:

Solutions Evangelism & Sales: Proactively evangelize WPP Media's solutions and products to client leaders and direct clients to drive adoption and new revenue streams.

Revenue Growth: Identify and pursue opportunities for incremental investment from existing clients and support the establishment of quarterly investment plans.

Client & Internal Client Leadership Team Education: Develop and deliver compelling presentations to educate internal client leadership team and clients on new solutions, product releases, and industry points of view.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal client leadership team and client stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact for media solutions.

New Business Support: Assist in new business pitches by providing strategic planning advice and insights on how WPP Media solutions can address campaign briefs and business needs.

Product Development Feedback: Consolidate and communicate feedback from internal client leadership team and clients to inform the ongoing development and improvement of our product roadmap.

Commercial & Contractual: Support the process of obtaining contractual sign-ups to establish formal business relationships with clients.

 

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s 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.

 

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in the digital media industry.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex solutions clearly.

• Experience in maintaining client relationships and managing stakeholder expectations.

• Proven ability to work with data and numbers; logical reasoning skills.

• Experience in delivering on revenue targets or other measurable business objectives.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Fluency in English and Cantonese is highly preferred.

 

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a digital sales or client-based campaign planning role.

• Knowledge of the online media market, including key dynamics and competitive landscape.

• Experience working across multiple industry categories.

• Familiarity with WPP Media's brands, solutions, and capabilities.

 

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 we’re 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 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 we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.