Assistant Manager, Clients

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media Hong Kong is seeking a motivated and client-focused Assistant Manager, Clients to oversee a portfolio of client accounts. Reporting to the Director, Client Leadership, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your clients, leading media planning and execution, and ensuring operational excellence.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen client-servicing skills, develop strategic and digital capabilities, and contribute to key market initiatives. You will be instrumental in building strong client relationships, guiding a team to deliver outstanding work, and contributing to the overall success and growth of our clients.

Core Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with mid-level and senior client stakeholders, acting as a primary point of contact.
• Campaign Management & Operations:Oversee the day-to-day management and execution of media campaigns, ensuring operational excellence, smooth delivery, and timely reporting.
• Strategic Media Planning:Develop, execute, and present comprehensive media plans and strategies that align with client objectives, with a focus on integrated online and offline channels.
• Team Leadership & Development:Lead, guide, and mentor a team of associates, fostering a collaborative environment and elevating their operational and digital skillsets.
• Collaboration:Work closely with internal teams and external business partners to ensure the seamless execution of media strategies and partnerships.
• Industry Knowledge:Stay current with the latest trends, technologies, and new media opportunities to provide innovative solutions to clients.

Skills and Experience

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.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven 5+ years of experience in the media industry, demonstrating comprehensive media planning and execution capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in team management and leadership.
• Excellent client-servicing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with media planning and analysis tools (e.g., consumer behavior studies, competitor analysis).
• Proactive and self-motivated, with strong strategic thinking and an innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Highly adaptable, sensitive to new media trends, and a quick learner open to new challenges.
• Fluency in English and Cantonese is highly preferred.
• Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred.

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 flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.