WPP Media: Associate Director, Performance- Dubai

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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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

Role Summary and Impact

As an Associate Performance Director, you'll spearhead the strategy, execution, and optimization of complex paid media campaigns, driving significant business results. Your leadership and expertise will directly impact client growth by maximizing ROI, pioneering innovative solutions, and fostering a culture of data-driven excellence. You'll be a key architect of our clients' success in the ever-evolving digital landscape. 

• Lead the development and implementation of sophisticated, data-driven paid media strategies aligned with client business objectives and marketing goals, encompassing the full customer journey. 
• Work in close partnership with the Planning team to shape integrated media plans from the outset, ensuring performance expertise informs the strategy, channel choices and measurement approach. Enabling the team to move as one connected, holistic unit.
• Oversee the management of large-scale, multi-channel paid media campaigns across diverse platforms (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn,  etc.), ensuring optimal performance and efficient budget allocation. 
• Champion advanced optimization techniques, including A/B testing, audience segmentation, predictive analytics, and algorithmic bidding strategies, to maximize campaign ROI and exceed client expectations. 
• Analyze campaign performance meticulously, identify key trends and opportunities, and present actionable insights and strategic recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders. 
• Develop and deliver compelling performance reports and presentations that clearly articulate campaign results, highlight key achievements, and provide strategic guidance for future growth. 
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated campaign execution and alignment with broader marketing initiatives. 
• Cultivate strong relationships with key platform partners (Google, Meta, etc.), negotiate favorable terms, and leverage their expertise to drive innovation and enhance campaign performance. 
• Manage campaign budgets effectively, allocate resources strategically, and ensure accurate tracking of spend and ROI across all channels. 
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new technologies, platforms, and strategies to enhance campaign performance and deliver exceptional results for clients. 

Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in performance marketing, with a proven track record of managing successful paid media campaigns at scale. 
• Deep expertise in paid search and Paid social platforms, including Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, Snapchat and TikTok. 
• Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, etc.). 
• Strong understanding of attribution modeling, audience segmentation, and advanced bidding strategies. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels. 
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members. 

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 .

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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