Business Director M/F - CDI

About the company

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.

WPP is the trusted partner of the world's largest brands to ensure their growth. We bring together cutting-edge media intelligence, world-class creativity, next-generation production, solutions to transform marketing in the AI era, and expert strategic advice within a single company.

Powered by exceptional talent and WPP Open, our agentic marketing platform, we deploy AI at scale to help our clients navigate a rapidly changing world and optimize their marketing investments.

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is omnipresent, we bring together the best platform, the best talent, and the best partners to develop the most innovative solutions, offering unparalleled growth to our clients. For more information, visit https://www.wppmedia.com/.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It is through this synergy that we succeed in creating truly exceptional experiences, both for our clients and our internal teams.

Your tasks

Role and missions You will take responsibility for the MGM account within the OpenDoor team (the entity that manages all Amazon LOBs within WPP Media France).

For this large-scale portfolio, we are looking for a Business Director – Client Lead to embody high-level consulting, guide strategic recommendations, and support the skill development of a multidisciplinary team.

Your main missions

1. Strategic Vision, Writing & High-Level Perspective:

• Write and deliver global strategic recommendations, as well as those specific to each cinema release, by providing a true 360° high-level perspective.
• Design high-impact strategic presentations and summaries intended for marketing departments, executive committees, international bodies, and partner/franchisee networks.
• Promote, structure, and embody with conviction all the work produced by the agency to enhance the value delivered to clients.

1. Appetite for Innovation & Client Value Development:

• Demonstrate strong curiosity and a natural appetite for media innovation topics and key strategic issues of the moment: Influence & Content / Special Operations, Events…
• Within a value-creating consulting approach (rather than pure commercial push), know how to detect emerging needs in client exchanges to co-construct tailor-made solutions with the support of internal expert teams (Data, Studio, Activation).

1. Managerial Leadership & Development-Oriented Coaching:

• Supervise and lead a team (Account Directors, Account Managers, Executives, Interns).
• Rely on the team's strong autonomy in daily operational management to adopt a mentor and coach posture.
• Identify individual areas for progression — particularly regarding strategic high-level perspective, writing, and the formalization of recommendations — and support the development of senior employees to help them reach major milestones.

1. 360 Coordination & Internal Orchestration:

• Ensure the global orchestration of multi-media responses (Online & Offline) by creating a fluid link between consulting, strategic planning, creation, and technical activation teams (Social, Programmatic, TV/Video).

Requirements

To succeed in this position, it is fundamental to embody the essential values that unite WPP and WPP Media:

• Be Extraordinary by fostering collective leadership that inspires truly transformational creativity.
• Create an Open environment by finding the perfect balance between the fulfillment of our employees and the satisfaction of our clients, all based on mutual trust.
• Lead with Optimism by actively stimulating growth and development to mobilize our entire organization.

• Experience: 10 to 12 years of experience in media agencies in consulting, media strategy, and client relations roles.
• Expertise in the Cinema industry, ideally having already managed an Entertainment account (cinema distributor).
• 360 Media Expertise: Solid general media culture (Off & Online).
• Writing & Synthesis Skills: Recognized excellence in strategic thinking and writing, ability to simplify complex issues and lead high-level strategic files.
• Managerial Posture: Proven ability to advance teams through support and coaching rather than micro-management.
• Languages: Professional English is mandatory.

What we offer

Life at WPP Media and its benefits Our commitment to shaping the future of media is manifested through active support for the professional development of our talents, helping them reach their full potential. This approach is accompanied by a responsible vision in our media investment strategies, thus reflecting our dual priority: valuing our employees while adopting sustainable practices in our sector.

WPP Media employees have privileged access to the international networks of WPP Media and WPP, allowing them to develop their passions, expand their professional network, and stay at the forefront of marketing and advertising innovations.

We have vast and varied resources at the service of our employees; our company actively cultivates the inclusion of talent from all backgrounds. The successes and expertise of teams are regularly highlighted during unifying events that also mark key moments of the year, thereby strengthening our collaborative and diverse corporate culture.

Our benefits include

• Teleworking: up to 2 days per week and 2 full weeks to be taken in two parts during the year.
• Gifted leave: 2 additional days of rest provided, including Whit Monday.
• Seniority: Additional leave days per 5-year seniority milestone.
• Health & Equity: 5 additional teleworking days per month for female employees suffering from endometriosis.
• Disability policy: 3 days of authorized paid absence per year, access to Chèques Emploi Service Universel, and specific support for employees with an RQTH.
• Social commitment: Possible solidarity missions via the We care and we act program.
• Tools: Access to high-performance, cutting-edge technology tools for campaign management and reporting (WPP Open).

How to apply

Recruitment process We are committed to making this process as fast and efficient as possible, and to maintaining open and transparent communication throughout the process.

1. Interview with the Recruitment team: An initial telephone or video conference interview with the Talent team to discuss your background and the position.
2. Operational Interviews: A meeting with the leads of the accounts to be managed. At least one in-person interview is planned at our premises.
3. Case Study: Completion of a strategic Business Case to evaluate your analytical capacity, synthesis, quality of writing, and media vision.

Other

In the interest of clarity and accessibility, we have chosen not to use inclusive writing in our communications. WPP Media is firmly committed to diversity: we value inclusion and equality, considering all candidates regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, or religion. All our positions are also open to people with disabilities.

WPP Media guarantees equal opportunity and considers all candidates without discrimination or consideration of particular characteristics. We are committed to cultivating an environment of respect where everyone feels they belong and benefits from the same professional development opportunities.

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