SVP, Commercial - WPP Media UK

Responsibilities

• Build & evolve commercial propositions for a portfolio of our existing clients (in conjunction with CCFO, Head of Commercial Growth & Investment teams) that maximises growth and profitability for WPP Media and its clients:
• Pricing of team structures
• Pricing vs benchmarks
• Solutions and trading mix
• Performance related fees and other incentive mechanisms
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About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's 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 wppmedia.com . 1743 - SVP Commercial - WPP Media UK Reporting to: WPP Media UK Chief Commercial Finance Officer (CCFO) About WPP Media WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, AI, Data, People and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit www.wppmedia.com The UK is the largest market within the WPP Media EMEA region, with over 4,500 people employed within the WPP Media ecosystem. Marquee UK key clients include the likes of Amazon, UK Government, BT, Tesco, Coca Cola, Bayer, Dell, Unilever, M&S, Ford, Nestle, Mazda, Danone and Colgate. We have a bold ambition: to make WPP Media UK the undisputed leader in our industry. We are evolving our business operating model, our ways of working and placing data, technology and AI at the heart of everything we do for our people and our clients. ONE WPP - Vision '30 Join us in shaping the future of our industry with Vision '30 - our ambitious strategy to lead in the AI era. We are revolutionizing our business to unlock limitless growth opportunities for our clients and ourselves, built on four core priorities: Collaboration: Foster unprecedented levels of data collaboration across WPP and partners through WPP Open, turning every channel into a smarter opportunity. Data & Technology: Leverage our AI-powered Open Intelligence solution, connecting vast data to uncover unique insights, deliver predictive performance and superior brand experiences through our globally consistent DPAM process. Innovation: Drive true innovation by generating intelligence from trillions of privacy-by-default data points, focusing on the 'why' behind customer behaviour to create unparalleled competitive advantages. People: Developing future-ready talent involves evolving our focus from traditional media planning to strategic business outcomes, advanced technology and real-time measurable results, as AI increasingly automates media investment by 2030 WPP Media is a single client centric company with a portfolio of go to market brands. Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, Mindshare and T&P are our agency teams, these house multiple local and global clients. In addition, we have several dedicated client brands, such as OpenDoor (Amazon), MFG (Google), OpenMind (Nestle), OpenConnect (BT/EE) and Media Futures Group (Google). All of these teams are supported by consistent capabilities, enterprise level tools and systems and our market leading OPEN platform. Role Summary and Impact In partnership with WPP Media U.K. CCFO, Head of Commercial Growth and Agency Client President(s) and as part of the wider UK Commercial team, this position is integral to evolve, stabilise and grow our business within the highly competitive media landscape. The successful candidate will possess a robust set of problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with an exceptional aptitude for influencing and collaborating effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders. Commercial growth of WPP Media is the responsibility of the whole Commercial team. Our overall approach to new business at WPP Media UK is led by our Head of Commercial Growth. However, this role would contribute to that growth via delivering organic growth on existing clients and leading on certain new business opportunities. The Senior Vice President (SVP) is a critical, impactful leader within WPP Media, demanding deep expertise and strong leadership. They will relentlessly optimise and innovate within their domain, translating high-level strategy into actionable plans, ensuring operational excellence and robust performance. This role involves executing strategic initiatives whilst tackling complex problems within defined strategic boundaries. Ultimately, their strong performance and impactful decisions directly contribute to critical functional goals, supporting our objectives and competitive advantage.

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