Job Description

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.

Senior Executive - Client Servicing & ESP

About the Role

As part of WPP Media’s Brand Activation practice, we are seeking a proactive, detail-driven, and solutions-oriented Senior Executive – Client Leadership | Brand Activation. This role is crafted for individuals who embody the mindset of a client leader while building specialist expertise in on-ground brand activations, events, OOH-led experiences, and integrated engagement platforms.

You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to bring brands to life in the physical world—designing and delivering activation programs that connect audiences, create cultural relevance, and generate measurable business outcomes. The role gives you access to WPP’s global and regional capability network, enabling continuous growth and exposure to best-in-class tools, methodologies, and learning pathways within the communications and experience marketing landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Strategy & Delivery

• Plan, coordinate, and execute end-to-end brand activation campaigns across on-ground, OOH, experiential, retail, and partnership channels.
• Interpret client objectives and translate them into clear, actionable briefs and activation roadmaps.
• Ensure all campaigns are insight-driven, audience-centric, and aligned with brand and media strategies.

Client Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client interactions, ensuring clear communication, expectation management, and timely updates.
• Build strong client relationships grounded in trust, expertise, and delivery excellence.

Operational Excellence

• Lead the operational implementation of campaigns—including vendor sourcing, partner negotiations, production oversight, and on-site coordination.
• Collaborate with internal teams (media, creative, production, data) and external partners to ensure seamless integration across all activation touchpoints.
• Manage budgets, track financials, and ensure all work adheres to company, client, and regulatory standards.

Performance & Reporting

• Monitor campaign KPIs and on-ground performance metrics to assess effectiveness.
• Conduct post-campaign evaluations, synthesize learnings, and recommend optimizations for future initiatives.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 1+ years of experience in brand activation, events, experiential marketing, OOH implementation, or integrated campaign management.
• Strong project management and multi-tasking abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent proficiency in English (written and spoken); Sinhala or Tamil fluency is an added advantage.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to problem-solve in high-pressure, real-time activation environments.
• Passion for brand experiences, cultural trends, and delivering work that drives tangible impact.

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 accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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