Digital Strategy Manager

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. 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. 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.

The Digital Strategy Manager is a pivotal role responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring effective advertising and promotional strategies across both traditional (ATL) and digital channels. This role focuses on optimizing campaign performance through meticulous media planning, data-driven strategy development, and the execution of a test-and-learn agenda. The manager's impact is measured by achieving key performance indicators related to campaign quality (CTR, VWA, VTR) and efficiency (CPC, CPA, ROI), ensuring brand visibility, delivering significant cost savings against targets, preventing overspend, and driving high client satisfaction, directly contributing to the brand's market success and financial objectives.

Skills And Experience

• Campaign Strategy: Design and manage advertising campaigns for both traditional and digital channels.
• Media Expertise: Plan, select, and buy media efficiently, always looking for new ways to improve.
• Data Analysis: Use data to build strategies, analyze campaign results, and make improvements.
• Performance Focus: Track key metrics (like CTR, ROI, CPC) to ensure campaigns hit their goals and are efficient.
• Budget Management: Manage campaign spending, aim for cost savings, and prevent overspending.
• Client & Team Collaboration: Work well with clients and internal teams (like data specialists) to get things done.
• Reporting: Create clear reports on campaign performance and optimization efforts.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams, media partners, and external vendors.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, providing support and actively participating in discussions.
• Proactive communication style to report anomalies, alerts, and progress, keeping stakeholders informed at all times.

Life At WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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. 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 accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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