Associate Director, Partnerships, Global

About the role

The Partnerships Associate Director defines and delivers cross-channel, joint business partnership opportunities for major global clients. Working alongside strategy and account teams, this role develops integrated investment strategies and manages day-to-day client partnerships to maximize strategic value and business outcomes. The position requires high levels of coordination across complex client and agency structures.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with global planning, activation, measurement, and creative departments to deliver innovative partnership opportunities.
• Serve as the day-to-day lead for client-centric joint business partnerships to identify and operationalize market value.
• Develop a strong understanding of the media landscape to leverage first-mover opportunities for clients.
• Support the development, negotiation, and monitoring of global partnerships across local and regional markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, media vendors, and internal teams to drive collaboration.
• Manage vendor spend tracking and pacing against agreed partnership frameworks.

Required skills

• Media Management
• Partnership Management
• Investment Strategy
• Account Management

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Partner discounts
• Mental health awareness days

About the Company

WPP Media is an AI-driven media operating unit that brings together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Powered by Open Intelligence and the WPP Open platform, the company helps clients navigate change and deliver transformational growth.