Client Lead (Marketing)

TL;DR

Client Lead (Marketing): Leading client relationships and agency output for Wavemaker UK with an accent on commercial excellence, strategic growth, and cross-functional team collaboration. Focus on acting as the primary voice of the client, driving new business opportunities, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact, data-driven marketing solutions.

Location: Must be based in the UK with the right to work in this location. The role follows a hybrid work model with office attendance required approximately four days a week.

Company

hirify.global is an AI-driven media operating unit within WPP, focused on delivering creative personalisation at scale through data, intelligence, and world-class partnerships.

What you will do

• Act as the primary voice of the client within the agency, ensuring all deliverables meet brief requirements and scope.
• Lead client output across both real-time bidding (RTB) and business-as-usual (BAU) activities.
• Manage financial oversight, including accurate forecasting, profitability tracking, and smooth handling of purchase orders.
• Collaborate across the agency matrix to champion unrivalled work and challenge existing norms.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities by leveraging specialist services and understanding client KPIs.
• Support internal teams in delivering plans and resolving operational issues proactively.

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Proven experience in client leadership within an agency environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing financial data and SOW profitability.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to adapt styles to different audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to an inclusive, trust-based environment with active employee resource groups.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group retirement plans and preferential partner discounts.
• Focus on professional growth through access to the global WPP network.
• Mental health awareness days and significant paid time off.
• Regular in-office events to celebrate team wins and milestones.