Analyst, Global Commercial

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. About WPP Media 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 The Commercial Analyst provides support and assistance to the Commercial Director, local and regional CEOs, Client teams, Trading functions and digital teams and specialist departments (as well as regional or local commercial teams), and where applicable the Global CFO and GADs and Client Presidents. The Commercial Analyst, Global Commercial is tasked with the job of guiding the organisation through the commercial landscape. This means assisting our commercial remuneration approaches with current and potential new incoming clients. To assist, prepare and take ownership of all reporting requirements for a specified cluster of clients. Assist with the creation and development of bespoke commercial solutions for our clients and our business. Support a portfolio of clients (which the Managers / Directors / Associate Directors lead), for which they manage key client relationships with their relevant commercial counterpart (client side) and ensure smooth / pragmatic running of the overall accounts. Safeguard the agency. Ensure that the Agency is protected by ensuring that all appropriate contractual paperwork is in place. Key Responsibilities Commercial contact point for specified cluster of clients and internal stakeholders. Commercial contact for regional leads and local markets / multi market liaison. Assist with leading and developing the following: Existing client fee and contract negotiations. Construct and negotiate all commercial proposals for new business pitches. Red / Green Schedule Management. Client Incentive Management. Client payment term extension requests backup and rationale. Client rate card creation. Assist Client Commercial Dispute Management alongside Commercial Director. Learn about client audit management (NDA's, scope agreement, pre-audit, supervision of audit, audit report review and commenting, client management). Learn about our trading team and the importance of ensuring trading linked incentive mechanics are achieved. Out of scope service fee negotiation (e.g., Creative Systems, Social, Sports, and other specialist services). Support the Legal team with data processing and client contracts (for a set of specific terms). Grow to play a part in client status calls for the clients in your cluster. Ensuring compliance and best practice in the set-up of new business operations, and reminding markets of contractual obligations on a regular basis. Ensure all appropriate contractual paperwork is in place, signed and stored centrally. Recommend organisational change where and as required by the business. Maintaining client reporting timetable and ensure all contractual deadlines are met. Collect, review, analyse and interrogate key commercial client reports. Including, but not limited to, AVBs and unbilled media. Lead and engage in ad hoc special project work. Skills And Experience 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. Must show a proactive approach to problem solving. Desire for continuous improvement. Must be good with teamwork and managing the expectations of others. Innovation/Initiative required. Communication at all levels of the company. Must take ownership of all your projects. Shares thoughts about own strength and limitations with your line manager to aid your development. 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. Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr