Client Solutions and Partnerships Manager - EMEA

IPG Mediabrand; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing firm is seeking a Client Solutions and Partnerships Manager to develop and manage key client partnerships in the EMEA region. The role involves strategic planning, negotiation, and building long-term relationships to optimize value for clients. Ideal candidates will have strong media buying experience, excellent relationship management skills, and a knack for identifying innovative partnership opportunities. Competitive perks include flexible leave, core working hours, and health benefits.

Benefits

Flexi-leave

Free breakfast and lunch

Early finish Fridays

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Paid time off for volunteering

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Group pension plan with matched contributions

Qualifications

• Experience managing client partnerships in a media context.
• Ability to build long-term strategies for clients.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating investment strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track client partnerships across EMEA.
• Drive value for clients through negotiation tactics.
• Identify new opportunities for partnerships.

Skills

Media buying/planning experience

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Understanding of digital landscape

Innovative solutions delivery

Job description

Client Solutions and Partnerships Manager - EMEA

Location: London, England, United Kingdom |

Location: London, England, United Kingdom | Agency: Mediabrands Capability Center - United Kingdom Ref#: 21965 | Type of Contract: Temporary

WHO WE ARE

With $41billion inmedia billings worldwide, Mediabrands Investmentis the multi-platform strategic media investment unit of Mediabrands, the entity created by holding company IPG – a global provider of advertising and marketing solutions - to manageallits global media-related assets.Mediabrands Investmentis responsible forforecasts, insights,negotiationstrategy,and value creation across all media platforms.

Mediabrands Investmenthas four regional hubs across EMEA, LATAM, APAC and North America. This role istomanageclient partnerships in the EMEA regionand for global clients housed in London. The regional hub in London consists of20people who work closely with the local investment teams, to deliver a truly differentiated approach to investment and innovation across the EMEA region.

THE ROLE

TheInvestmentManagerEMEAwill reportintotheHead of Client Solutions and Partnerships,EMEAbased in London. Thisrole willfocus primarily onhelping to curate,manageand trackbest-in-class partnerships for the likes ofKenvue, Amazon,Honda, Bayer,Dyson,NikeandLevisbut will also support in the areas of Trading.

Therole willhelp shape thestrategic direction for client partnerships in the regionand globally,and willfocus on thefollowingkey areas of responsibility:

• Help to build long-term partnership strategies for key regionaland globalclients
• Drivingand measuringthemostoptimalvalue for clients through a variety of negotiation tactics
• Identifynew ways of extracting value from media owners for clients
• Assist clients in evaluating and executing client direct deals with global/regional partners
• Surface innovative partnership opportunities that seamlessly fit clients campaign objectives
• Ongoing evaluation of clients’ investment strategies with media owners, and suggesting optimisations to ensure optimal value extraction
• Ensuringbrandhygieneguidelines are implemented withinglobal,regionaland local partnerships,and being able todeliver afastreaction,and action planning to any violations of terms.
• Help b uild multimedia partnerships when strategically relevant for a client ’ s KPIs
• Quantify and capture the incremental value delivered to clients through reconciling any client partnerships with the Global A ccountability team
• Where applic able, support on client- direct global JBP discussions
• Provide best practice guidance around partnership implementation and operational excellence to clients and client teams across the region
• Work closely with the MB Investment team EMEA to ensure trackers, partnerships & JBPs agreements are shared and uploaded onto our investment portal
• Participate as part of a global network of client solution investment experts, collaborating to share best practices and governance guidelines with client teams regarding Mediabrands investment toolkit solutions.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Head of Client Solutions and Partnerships, EMEA
• Group Director Investment & Intelligence EMEA, Managing Director MB Investment EMEA,Global Chief Client Solutions Officer, Chief Investment Officer EMEA
• Orion Managers/Directors
• Regional/globalclientteams
• LocalInvestmentteamsin EMEA
• GlobalValueteam

External

• Senior leads at key media owners
• Key client leads in EMEA
• Senior personnel at relevant tech companie s
• Key clients who are responsible looking after their respective p artnerships and JBPs

WHO YOU ARE

• Media buying/planning experience
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors
• Confident and articulate presenter
• Independent,self-motivatedand hardworking
• Has a strong understanding of the digital landscape, and has a view on how the industry willcontinue toevolvein the future
• A negotiator whois able tosolve problems pro-actively
• Will haveexperience ofdelivering innovative solutions to clients
• Basic knowledge of the media investment landscapeispreferable
• Foundational understanding of how a global media network operates

Employee Transparency

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are an equal-opportunity employer committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please reach out to Ninette at [e-mail] , if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

The Perks

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and free lunch
• Early finish Fridays
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Paid time off for Volunteering
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!