Senior Manager, Global Commercial

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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 . 9719 - Senior Manager, Global Commercial Role Summary and Impact Drive the commercial success of multi-million-dollar international contracts for some of the world's most recognisable brands. As a Senior Manager in the Global Commercial team, you will take broad day to day ownership of client relationships within your portfolio, contribute towards complex negotiations with the support of your Associate Director or Director and play a key role in new business pitches. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take on broader commercial responsibilities - you will own at least one major client account and several smaller accounts, with AD support and take more of a lead role in commercial management, negotiations, proposals and pitch responses. You will also have the opportunity to manage and develop more junior members. Key responsibilities: Business Growth & Profitability · Identify and propose opportunities for revenue growth, working with your AD/CD to develop and progress them. · Develop and apply competitive pricing and remuneration models, drawing on your AD/CD as necessary, that maximise profitability for WPP Media while delivering value to our clients. Commercial Management & Reporting · Manage the principal end-to-end commercial management of designated accounts within the portfolio, with AD/CD support on escalated or sensitive matters. · Manage and oversee accurate and timely client and internal reporting, including revenue, profitability, contract compliance, AVBs, and unbilled media. · Work with your AD/CD to analyse financial performance, identify opportunities for optimisation, and translate findings into clear recommendations and agreed actions. Stakeholder & Client Engagement · Act as the principal da…