Associate Director, Commercial, UK

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid working with teams in the office around four days a week.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, partnerships, and WPP Open to deliver personalised media and measurable growth for leading brands.

What you will do

• Implement commercial strategies and short-term operational plans across a portfolio of high-profile client accounts.
• Identify revenue-growth opportunities, support pricing and remuneration models, and contribute commercial expertise to UK pitches.
• Oversee contract compliance, client reporting, payment terms, profitability analysis, and commercial process improvements.
• Support client contract negotiations and compliance audits, including documentation and Flex Terms disclosure.
• Act as a commercial contact for clients and internal Client & Activation leadership, providing day-to-day guidance.
• Manage and develop a small team of supervisors, professionals, and/or analysts, including coaching, training, project pricing, and final review.

Requirements

• Practical knowledge of leading and managing commercial processes, projects, and programs.
• Advanced commercial management knowledge and understanding of its impact on Finance, Legal, and Client Leadership.
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship-building, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting or managing client contract negotiations and interpreting and applying contract terms in a client-facing role.
• Proactive problem-solving approach, continuous process-improvement mindset, strong organisation, prioritisation, and deadline management.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team through clear instruction and constructive feedback.
• A university degree or equivalent experience is required.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in commercial management, business affairs, or commercially focused client leadership, preferably in the media industry.
• Proficiency in Excel, including financial modelling and data analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with regular in-office collaboration, team events, and celebrations.
• Access to global hirify.global and WPP networks, learning opportunities, employee resource groups, and professional development.
• Medical, vision, dental, and group retirement benefits.
• Significant paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• Equal-opportunity workplace focused on respect, inclusion, and career progression.