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About WPP Production
We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com .
NOTE: This is a 13 months FTC
A Hybrid working model
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does a Senior Account Director do at WPP Production?
This Senior Account Director role is a pivotal position in the dedicated account team for one of the world’s largest professional services firms. With a passion for production, global marketing and advertising and a desire to learn, you build trusting team, client and agency relationships. Every day is different, collaborating across multi-disciplined teams and drawing on the expertise of WPP Production’s global capabilities to deliver innovative and impactful work. This role is a key point person for the wider account team and key clients, accountable for delivering complex creative and production projects, flawlessly executed, efficiently on time, always on specification and in budget. A trusted Client and agency partner, brand guardian and font of all knowledge on the process, you will intimately understand the client’s business needs, are always one step ahead, resolving issues proactively and constantly seeking to find better ways of doing things. This role is instrumental in delivering organic and strategic growth and ensuring the team is motivated and empowered to deliver the best work brilliantly.
Key Responsibilities
Own senior client stakeholder relationships and drive cross-WPP connectivity
Deliver complex brand initiatives end to end from creative conception through to production
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure best practice across client operations
Lead innovation initiatives and role model AI-enabled workflows, collaborating in WPP Open
Manage client commercial structures including forecasts, SOWs and profitability tracking
Develop and mentor the wider team including direct reports
Requirements
Significant experience in account leadership, client services or integrated production within an agency or marketing role
Proven ability to build trusted senior client relationships across complex stakeholder groups
Experience leading large-scale, integrated campaigns across digital, social, print, video and content production
Demonstrated success managing global and multi-market accounts in fast-paced environment
Strong presentation and communication skills, confidence leading senior client discussions
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Why work here:
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
Inclusion and Impact
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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