Business Director M/F - Permanent Contract

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About WPP Media:

WPP is the trusted partner for the world's leading 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 consulting 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.

For more information, visit www.wpp.com.

WPP Media is the global media collective of WPP. In a world where media is ubiquitous, we bring together the best platform, the best talent, and the best partners to develop the most innovative solutions, delivering unparalleled growth for our clients. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

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

To succeed in this role, it is essential to embody the core 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 development of our employees and client satisfaction, all based on mutual trust.
• Lead with Optimism by actively stimulating growth and development to mobilize our entire organization.

Role and Missions:

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

For this significant 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 present global strategic recommendations and specific recommendations for each cinema release, bringing a true 360° high-level perspective.
• Design high-impact strategic presentations and summaries for marketing departments, management committees, international bodies, and partner/franchisee networks.
• Showcase, 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 challenges of the moment: Influencer & Content / Special Operations, Events…
• In a value-creating consulting approach (and not pure commercial push), identify emerging needs in client interactions to co-create 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 improvement—particularly in strategic perspective, writing, and formalizing recommendations—and support the development of senior collaborators to help them reach major milestones.

1. 360 Coordination & Internal Orchestration:

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

Profile Sought:

• Experience: 10 to 12 years of experience in a media agency in consulting, media strategy, and client relations roles.
• Expertise in the Cinema Industry, ideally having previously managed an Entertainment account (cinema distributor).
• 360 Media Expertise: Solid general knowledge of media (Off & Online).
• Writing & Synthesis Skills: Recognized excellence in strategic thinking and writing, ability to simplify complex issues and handle high-level strategic projects.
• Managerial Posture: Proven ability to develop teams through support and coaching rather than micro-management.
• Languages: Professional English required.

Life at WPP Media and its benefits:

Our commitment to shaping the future of media is reflected in our active support for our talents' professional development, 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 talents from all backgrounds. The successes and expertise of the teams are regularly highlighted during unifying events that also punctuate the key moments of the year, thereby strengthening our collaborative and diverse corporate culture.

Our benefits include:

• Remote Work: Up to 2 days per week and 2 full weeks to be taken twice a year.
• Complimentary Leave: 2 additional days off offered, including the Monday of Pentecost.
• Seniority: Additional leave days for every 5 years of seniority.
• Health & Equity: 5 additional remote work days per month for female employees suffering from endometriosis.
• Disability Policy: 3 days of authorized paid absence per year, access to Universal Employment Vouchers (Chèques Emploi Service Universel), and specific support for employees with a recognized disability (RQTH).
• Societal Engagement: Possible solidarity missions through the program We care and we act.
• Tools: Access to high-performance, cutting-edge technology tools for campaign management and reporting (WPP Open).

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: A first interview by phone or video conference 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 scheduled at our offices.
3. Case Study: Completion of a strategic Business Case to assess your analytical skills, synthesis ability, writing quality, and media vision.

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

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