About the Position

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Activation Manager to join our team in Tokyo, Japan. The Media Activation team is responsible for providing thoughtful and exciting recommendations for Search, Social, Display, and Video, owning supplier relationships, and then executing those recommendations expertly.

Responsibilities

Manage team members to deliver consistently across multiple campaigns.
Responsible for Performance strategy and weaving into overall campaign strategy.
Full responsibility of the campaign performance from start to finish.
Ultimate accountability for adherence to controls and best practices across multiple channels.
Build annual learning agenda and test plan for assigned portfolios.
Final approver on performance forecast and reforecast.
Develop multiple case studies throughout the course of the year.
Final driver of spend recommendation for all campaigns (biddable).
Accountable for quarterly business review of products assigned.
Coach and train junior members towards growth in channels/ client services.
Issues identification, troubleshooting and communication management with internal and external clients.
Manage all aspects of 2-3 direct reports and a team of 4-6 (staff reviews, career planning, coaching).

Requirements

Approximately 4-8 years experience in a digital media agency.
Minimum 3 years of media buying experience.
Minimum 2 years of people management experience.
Specialization in Performance driven campaigns.
Experience with planning and running larger-scale campaigns across multiple markets adhering to CPA targets.
Experience with campaign management tools (Adwords, Doubleclick search, Marin, Kenshoo).
Adwords Certification (Facebook Blueprint or Doubleclick certification a plus).
Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc).
A passion for everything digital, with an active interest and understanding of online advertising industry trends.
Strong understanding of optimization levers & testing approaches.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Great analysis skills (including quantitative analysis) and proven critical thinking capability.
Proven experience managing people/teams, including responsibility for career development.
Experience with Performance best practice development and desirable experience working in a global context to drive localization and adoption.
Self-starter who can proactively influence clients to help evolve best practices and drive innovation.
Experience in internal and external stakeholder relationship management.

We Offer

Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week.
Opportunity to work with the world's most valuable brands.
Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

About the Company

WPP 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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Senior Activation Manager, Japan

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