Global Client Account Director

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.

T&P, part of WPP, is one of the world’s leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Backed by WPP and WPP Media and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial partner‑led mindset, the multi‑discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollars in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI‑generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018, T&P is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1,900 people already trained on WPP’s proprietary AI platform Creative Studio, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients.

Role Summary and Impact: We are seeking a highly motivated Global Account Director to fill an important role within the Breitling Global Media account at T&P / WPP Media. This pivotal position is crucial for supporting our Global Leadership / operations and execution for Breitling, a prestigious and one of the fastest‑growing luxury watch brands globally. On Breitling you will be instrumental in helping us with our ambitious growth plans across over 30 countries into impactful digitally focused media campaigns, client service, precise campaign execution, Global governance and reporting with a core focus of your time on their Tier 1 markets of USA, UK, Germany and Switzerland plus Global partnerships that benefit many.

Your role includes leveraging high‑profile partnerships such as the NFL and Aston Martin Formula One, alongside influential brand ambassadors like Austin Butler & Earling Haaland. You will be 50% allocated to the Breitling account, ensuring your focus, and will report directly to the new Global Leader based in London, playing a key part in defining the future success of this significant partnership. You will have an Account Executive reporting into you, as well as helping to be the connector across all our Hub team disciplines (such as comms planning, strategy, analytics, performance digital etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Account Management / Directing: Support the team and help manage the Breitling Global Media accounts including direct line management of a dedicated Account Executive, nurturing and progressing their development and ensuring team objectives are met.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as a trusted central point of contact for key Breitling clients based in Zurich, building strong relationships and providing agile responses to requests or deliverables.
• Market Oversight & Execution: Help to ensure consistency of our media planning and activation efforts across both brands, working closely with the Hub leadership, local agency teams, and oversee centrally delivered digital performance for 30+ additional Tier 2 markets.
• Performance & Innovation: Champion Global Digital Performance initiatives, ensuring the implementation of cutting‑edge media solutions that deliver measurable results and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Facilitate seamless collaboration with various internal WPP Media / T&P teams, including Client Leadership, Planning, Digital specialists, and Analytics, as well as external partners in PR, Events, Creative & Production, to ensure integrated campaign delivery.
• Tool & Technology Adoption: Leverage WPP Open, our world‑class AI‑powered product suite, and other advanced audience insight, planning and accurate reporting tools / collaboration spaces for strategic planning, insightful reporting, and robust market analysis.
• Operational & Governance Excellence: Oversee the accuracy and timely delivery of media plans, financial reconciliation, and billing processes, ensuring all operational and governance aspects of the account run efficiently and to the highest standards.

The other 50% of your time will be working on JLR, a recently won Global Account as an Account Director serving as the Network Lead.

Role Summary and Impact: As a key member of the JLR Global Media Team, you will be working with other Global Leads and Market Leads on prioritizing, problem solving, and communicating across the WPP Media Network. This will include creating and maintaining processes, escalation frameworks, training, and any operational difficulties that may arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with JLR Media Regional & Market Leads. This will include regular connects, documentation, and status updates.
• Client Market SME: Act as the Market SME when in client‑facing situations, advocating on behalf of their ways of working and translating client requirements into actionable next steps for market teams.
• Global Team Collaboration: Understand and champion Global Team initiatives and ways of working. This may involve training plans, rollouts, providing feedback or any other activities necessary to help the JLR Media Global Team execute work effectively.
• Operations: From time to time there may be additional Operations projects that require a Market lens; this will require support and input from the Network Lead.

Skills and Experience:

• Be Extraordinary – leading collectively to inspire transformational creativity.
• Create an Open Environment – balancing people and client experiences by cultivating trust.
• Lead Optimistically – championing growth and development to mobilise the enterprise.
• A proven account manager with experience as a manager in media, digital, and marketing communications, demonstrating a genuine interest in luxury.
• A proactive & resilient individual with a can‑do attitude, eager to contribute to a fast‑paced and high‑performance environment.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively engaging with global stakeholders at all levels.

Skills & Experience:

• An understanding and practical experience across both online (Search, Social, Programmatic, Connected TV) and offline media channels (Outdoor, Print).
• 1‑2+ years’ experience in global media account management role.
• Real life experience in media planning, campaign reporting, financial oversight, and robust project management.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and collate global marketplace intelligence, insights and information, identify competitive trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in understanding and/or hunger to learn and navigate diverse global market landscapes, with cultural nuances, and local market requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and requests simultaneously, coordinate information across multiple sources and markets, and consolidate information into digestible, accurate and timely format.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits: Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and championing growth and development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in‑office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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. We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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.