Regional Client Lead

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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