Senior Manager Client Media (m/f/d) – Fixed-Term Contract

Contract type
One-time
Work mode
Hybrid · Lausanne, Switzerland
Experience
Senior · 5+ years

Job description

Senior Manager Client Media on a fixed-term contract in Lausanne, leading campaign strategy for a world-renowned luxury brand and acting as the primary strategic advisor to the client.

At a glance

Employment
Temporary · Employee (employment agreement)
Work mode
Hybrid · Lausanne, Switzerland
Languages
English – fluent, French, German

What you'll do

  • Driving high-level media and communication strategies tailored to the standards and nuances of a premier luxury brand
  • Acting as the primary client sparring partner for strategic inquiries, crafting compelling presentations, and delivering innovative solutions for every campaign brief
  • Defining comprehensive messaging journeys for priority target groups—orchestrating what to communicate, which narrative to use, optimal timing, and the most effective touchpoints
  • Collaborating with activation experts to design integrated strategies across all relevant media channels, including Digital, Social, Search, Print, and OOH
  • Translating approved strategic concepts into actionable, high-quality briefs for specialist activation teams (Social, Search, Offline) to ensure seamless operational execution
  • Defining performance measurement frameworks, establishing relevant luxury-tier KPIs and benchmarks, and evaluating campaign effectiveness to drive continuous improvement

What we're looking for

  • At least five years of proven experience in campaign strategy, media consulting, or account management, ideally gained within an established media agency
  • Track record of driving strategic initiatives for multinational accounts, preferably with deep exposure to the luxury or prestige goods sector
  • Strong holistic understanding of the full media landscape, seamlessly connecting digital ecosystems (social, search, programmatic) with premium offline environments (print, OOH)
  • Proven ability to turn complex consumer insights and data into elegant, inspiring client narratives and high-impact presentations
  • Proactive mindset with a natural talent for engaging diverse stakeholders, fostering trust, and building strong collaborative bridges between client teams and internal units
  • Business-fluent English skills (written and spoken) are essential

Nice to have

  • French and/or German language skills are a valuable asset

Benefits

  • Regular remote work day for added flexibility
  • Overtime compensation
  • 26 days of paid leave plus an additional 4 compensation days
  • Health benefits and dedicated Mental Health Awareness Days
  • Diverse training programs and internal career initiatives across the WPP network
  • Team events, exclusive employee discounts, and many more highlights

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About WPP Media

WPP's AI-driven media operating unit

WPP Media brings 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.

Key facts

  • Media and advertising
  • AI-driven media operating unit
  • Powered by WPP Open and Open Intelligence

What they value

  • Diversity and equal opportunities
  • Respect
  • Employee growth
  • Responsible media investment