Advanced Analytics Solutions Consultant

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. 

Role Summary and Impact 

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Principal Consultant, Advanced Analytics Sales & Consulting (PC) to proactively build and manage our advanced analytics pipeline, sell transformative projects into our clients, and act as a senior advisor for data-driven strategic initiatives. The PC will be instrumental in identifying client needs, designing innovative analytical solutions, and leading the commercial process from opportunity identification to project closure, ultimately driving significant business value for our clients through advanced analytics and AI.

Skills and Experience 

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify, qualify, and cultivate new advanced analytics opportunities across existing client accounts and new target logos, contributing to a robust sales pipeline.
• Lead the entire sales lifecycle for advanced analytics engagements, encompassing initial discovery, needs assessment, solution ideation, proposal development, client presentations, and successful contract negotiation and closure.
• Consistently achieve and exceed individual and team revenue targets for advanced analytics and AI solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and senior business stakeholders, deeply understanding their strategic objectives and translating complex business challenges into actionable advanced analytics use cases.
• Design high-level advanced analytics solutions, outlining methodologies (e.g., ML, AI, predictive modelling, NLP), data requirements, technology stacks, and anticipated business outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with internal data science, data engineering, and technical delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility, accurate effort estimation, and seamless project handoff.
• Develop and present compelling proposals, statements of work (SOWs), and commercial agreements that clearly articulate value, scope, and deliverables for advanced analytics projects.
• Generate leads for all advanced analytics services and actively identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities for broader data and technology transformation initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key client decision-makers, fostering long-term partnerships and driving the adoption of our advanced analytics offerings.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and data science, and contribute to the development of our service offerings and thought leadership.
• Contribute to the formulation of effective sales strategies and tactics for advanced analytics, focusing on key client segments, value propositions, and competitive differentiation.
• Manage strategic partnerships professionally to develop joint go-to-market strategies and deliver innovative advanced analytics solutions to mutual clients.
• Ensure advanced analytics projects are scoped, contracted, and executed profitably and in line with company guidelines, preparing, submitting, and closing SOWs and contracts with due care and attention.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in advanced analytics, data science, or AI roles, with a minimum of 5-7 years in a client-facing consulting, sales engineering, or business development capacity.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas for complex advanced analytics or AI solutions (e.g., $1M+ annual quota).
• Deep hands-on and/or conceptual understanding of advanced analytics methodologies including machine learning (supervised, unsupervised), deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), predictive modelling, and statistical analysis.
• Experience with major cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their respective services is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in leading engagements with C-level executives and senior client stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business value.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a proven ability to develop and nurture strategic client partnerships.
• Strong project management acumen, with a proven track record of managing complex sales cycles and ensuring commercial project milestones are met.
• Exceptional aptitude for numerical detail and analysis, with the ability to interpret complex data, define analytical approaches, and translate findings into compelling business cases.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical and business information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Highly adaptable with the ability to manage multiple concurrent sales opportunities and respond to rapidly changing market dynamics and client priorities.

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. 

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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