Associate Director, Client Services, India

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 . 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 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. 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. 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. Overview of Job In this role, you will lead end-to-end integrated media planning and strategic client relationships for a portfolio of key businesses. You will be responsible for translating client business and marketing objectives into integrated media strategies across traditional and digital channels, while ensuring seamless collaboration across planning, investment, activation, analytics, and specialist teams. The role requires a strong understanding of the media ecosystem, consumer behaviour, category dynamics, and business objectives, along with the ability to lead senior client conversations and develop innovative, data-led media solutions that drive business growth. Responsibilities of the Role Lead the development of integrated media strategies aligned with client business, marketing, and communication objectives. Oversee end-to-end media planning across traditional and digital channels, including TV, Print, Radio, OOH, Digital, Social, Video, Programmatic, Content, and other relevant platforms. Translate consumer, category, market, and competitive insights into actionable media strategies and recommendations. Ensure seamless integration of media channels to deliver effective full-funnel consumer journeys. Lead senior client conversations around media strategy, planning, investment, performance, and business growth. Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders. Proactively identify opportunities to improve client business outcomes through innovative media solutions and emerging opportunities. Guide teams in developing annual operating plans, campaign strategies, media plans, and long-term media roadmaps. Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across media planning, investment, activation, digital, analytics, content, commerce, and specialist functions. Ensure seamless delivery of integrated media solutions in line with client objectives, timelines, and quality standards. Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and guidance to planning and client servicing teams. Identify opportunities for organic account growth by expanding the scope of work and leveraging WPP Media's broader capabilities. Drive cross-selling and integration of specialist capabilities across digital, data, analytics, content, commerce, and technology. Oversee client media budgets, financial planning, forecasting, billing, and profitability in collaboration with relevant teams. Ensure effective financial governance and alignment of media investments with approved plans and commercial objectives. Review campaign and business performance and translate data and insights into actionable recommendations. Drive the use of audience insights, analytics, research, and measurement frameworks to strengthen media planning and decision-making. Actively participate in and lead new business pitches, strategic presentations, and growth opportunities. Bring strong understanding of category, consumer, competitive, and media trends to new business opportunities. Stay abreast of developments across media, technology, consumer behaviour, and marketing to bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to clients. Contribute to thought leadership, best-in-class work, and initiatives that strengthen the agency's position in the market What you will Need- 6-8+ years of experience in integrated media planning, client leadership, account management, or strategic planning within a media, advert