Regional Client Lead
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Role Summary and Impact
The Regional Client Lead is responsible for leading the strategic development and regional expansion of WPP Influence’s advocacy and creator practice.
This role acts as a senior strategic partner to regional client leadership, helping shape and advance the Advocacy 2.0 framework while guiding markets on strategic direction, key opportunities, and best practices.
The role is focused on a major global beauty brand in the first year, supporting regional coordination, driving consistency across markets, and strengthening WPP’s position as a strategic partner for advocacy and influencer transformation.
This is an individual contributor role requiring leadership through influence across a complex, multi-market environment.
Reporting to: Global Head of Client Solutions / Global VP, Group Solutions Dotted line: Goat APAC Leadership
Skills & Experience
Client Leadership & Strategy
Act as the primary strategic advisor to regional senior client stakeholders on influencer and advocacy topics
Build strong relationships with regional client leadership and position WPP as a trusted partner
Help shape and evolve the Advocacy 2.0 framework in collaboration with regional and global leadership
Support definition of strategic direction and priorities for a key beauty client across APAC
Market Guidance & Consistency
Provide strategic direction to markets and guide implementation of advocacy and influencer frameworks
Drive consistency in approach, frameworks, and best practices across markets
Support markets in structuring strategic responses and elevating overall quality of output
Act as a point of escalation and guidance on complex or high-priority initiatives
Pitch & Growth Support
Support key regional and global pitches involving influencer, advocacy, or social commerce
Contribute to the development of strategic responses for major client opportunities
Help identify opportunities to expand our client partnership across markets and services
Collaboration: Work closely with regional leadership (strategy, client, product) to align priorities and approaches
Role Requirements:
Senior client leadership experience within agency, consulting, or marketing environment
Strong strategic mindset with ability to structure complex problems and guide clients and markets
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across regional organisations
Solid understanding of the influencer and/or affiliate ecosystem
Experience working across multiple markets or in regional roles
Strong communication and presentation skills
Behaviours and Skills:
Client Leadership: Builds trust with senior stakeholders and acts as a strategic partner
Strategic Thinking: Ability to define clear frameworks and guide decision-making
Influence & Collaboration: Works effectively across teams without direct authority
Adaptability: Navigates varying levels of market maturity and complexity
Communication: Delivers clear, structured, and impactful messaging
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 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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