Client Director, Client Leadership (Adtech)

TL;DR

Client Director, Client Leadership (Adtech): Leading the implementation of central media strategies for major brands across Reckitt's categories with an accent on seamless collaboration across creative agencies, WPP clusters, and local markets. Focus on optimizing new operating models, driving comprehensive adoption of WPP Open, and excelling in senior client relationship and network management.

Location: Hybrid, requiring office attendance around four days a week in London, United Kingdom. Must have the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s global media collective, uniting cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions with world-class creativity and next-generation production for leading brands.

What you will do

• Deliver central strategies across Reckitt’s categories, ensuring successful embedding through seamless collaboration with creative agencies, WPP regional clusters, and local markets.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Reckitt Comms planners and Brand teams, owning the process from brief to campaign completion.
• Ensure comprehensive use and adoption of WPP Open across Central, Regional, and Local teams to deliver consistent output and tool utilization.
• Lead network management, including conducting network calls, establishing 1:1 relationships with key clusters, and collating best practices.
• Support strategic projects, such as defining Go-To-Market approaches, developing thought leadership, and assisting in relevant WPP/hirify.global pitches.
• Share learnings across the team to optimize processes for future briefs and years.

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Proven media agency experience in both strategic and performance environments.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence in interpreting data and insights.
• Extensive experience in client management and matrix organization management.
• In-depth knowledge of the latest digital media solutions (e.g., Amazon, programmatic, influencers, social) and the ability to represent the full media mix (e.g., TV, outdoor, sponsorship).
• Strong knowledge of eCommerce and understanding the strategic balance between eCommerce and brand investment.
• Demonstrable experience running large pieces of business across market, regional, or global remits.
• Exceptional client relationship-building skills and gravitas to lead matrix clients and agency teams.
• Ability to lead multiple internal stakeholders at all levels across diverse disciplines.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to global hirify.global & WPP networks for professional growth, network expansion, and learning at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.
• Opportunity to participate in various employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, thought leadership, and celebrations.
• Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, along with group retirement plans.
• Significant paid time off and employee mental health awareness days.
• Preferential partner discounts.