Global Strategy Manager

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. Clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

Global Strategy Manager

We are looking for a high‑performing Global Strategy Manager who will be part of a dedicated strategy and innovation team, working with the Global Strategy Director to develop global media strategies for Unilever Foods, and collaborating with local markets to guide implementation and share best practice.

Principal Accountabilities

• Key day‑to‑day strategy interface for Unilever Global Brand and Media Teams as well as relevant creative agency partners
• Support the Global Strategy Director in the development of global communication strategies, collaborating with local markets to inform creative development and local media implementation
• Work with specialist functions within Mindshare WW – especially insights and innovation specialists – to create compelling audience and channel insights

Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in local, regional and global media roles for high‑profile global brands, producing industry‑leading and award‑winning campaigns
• Knowledge of Mindshare’s services, tools and key people across the wider Unilever Central Team, regional/local Centres of Excellence and the Mindshare network
• Awareness and understanding of research tools, including Mindshare proprietary tools, syndicated services and publicly available data
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of media owners, content owners, production agencies, research companies and other suppliers that Mindshare or our clients can partner with
• Excellent communication, presentation and team‑building skills; ability to work across 70+ markets (second language preferred)
• Key attributes:
• Curious – about humans, what makes them connect, how to break the mould of traditional approaches
• Creative – continually seeking new ways to bring brands to audiences and add sparkle or strategic stretch
• Challenging – encouraging others to consider new or uncharted solutions to business challenges

Core Values

• Be Extraordinary by leading collectively to inspire transformational creativity
• Create an open environment by balancing people and client experiences and cultivating trust
• Lead optimistically by championing growth and development to mobilise the enterprise

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

We invest in our employees to help them do their best work and are committed to responsible media investment. Employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks, pursue their passions, grow their networks and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. Benefits include competitive medical, group retirement, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, partner discounts and mental‑health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination. We foster 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 are together. Our hybrid approach has 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.

Eligibility
UK‑based role; requires right to work in the UK.

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