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<div class="content-intro"><h4><strong>Who We Are</strong></h4>
<p>WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where Al is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best-in-class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses. VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none">MANAGING DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE GROWTH</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">Senior growth domain owner for WPP Network Growth, Growth Architecture and live ES opportunity creation.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">WPP Enterprise Solutions - WPP Network Growth / Growth Architecture & Enterprise Sales</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Managing Director</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">New York / East Coast US, Chicago or London preferred; other WPP hubs considered</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Executive Director / Head of WPP Network Growth / Head of Growth Architecture & Enterprise Sales / relevant ES Growth leadership</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Senior client-facing growth leadership; domain ownership, opportunity origination, triage and pursuit shaping</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Role summary:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> The Managing Director, Enterprise Growth owns a defined enterprise growth domain and is responsible for hunting, triaging, shaping and progressing live ES opportunities. The role may align to WPP Media, WPP Creative, Global Client / Top Account Growth, WPP Open / Data / AI, Enterprise Growth Architecture, Commercial Architecture or Solution Architecture.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":60}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Role purpose</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":100,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The Managing Director, Enterprise Growth is a senior commercial operator who can turn relationships, market signals and client needs into qualified ES opportunities. The role sits close to live client work and is expected to create momentum, not simply provide internal support.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">This role is deliberately broad for posting purposes. Candidates may come from consulting, technology transformation, media transformation, agency growth, strategic account leadership, platform partnerships, enterprise sales, digital transformation or WPP operating companies. Final assignment will depend on candidate background and the growth priorities of the team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":100,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Core responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":100,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="33" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Own a growth domain:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> Lead a defined area of Enterprise Growth such as WPP Media, WPP Creative, GCL / Top Accounts, WPP Open / Data / AI, Enterprise Growth Architecture, Commercial Architecture or Solution Architecture.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="34" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Hunt for live opportunities:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Identify</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and pursue ES growth opportunities through WPP relationships, direct client signals, agency teams, GCLs, platform opportunities, partner </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">motions</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and enterprise transformation needs.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="35" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Build trusted senior relationships:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> Work directly with client leaders, GCLs, agency leaders, media and creative leadership, consulting teams, partner </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">teams</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and ES capability owners.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="36" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Triage demand with discipline:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> Assess opportunity fit, revenue potential, urgency, readiness, route to client, stakeholder access, competitive </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">context</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and activation requirements.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="37" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Shape opportunity strategy:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> Create clear problem statements, opportunity briefs, POVs, value hypotheses, stakeholder </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">maps</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and pursuit recommendations for live opportunities.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="38" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Lead early-stage pursuit activity:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> Support discovery, workshops, executive conversations, proposal direction, credentials, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">pilots</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and pitch development where needed.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="39" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Connect capabilities into growth plays:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> Bring together ES capabilities across CRM, commerce, CX, content, data, AI, platforms, media, measurement, marketing </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">technology</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and managed services.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="40" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Move opportunities forward:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Maintain</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> ownership of next actions and commercial momentum until the opportunity is ready for formal pursuit, activation, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">handoff</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> or expansion.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="41" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Feed the growth system:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Identify</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> repeatable themes, playbooks, case </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">needs</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and market signals that help WPP Enterprise Solutions scale its growth motion.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Candidate profile</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":100,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="42" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Senior growth leader who is equally comfortable with strategy, clients, commercial </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">conversations</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> and execution.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="43" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Able to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders and navigate a complex global matrix.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="44" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Has enough domain fluency to be credible in one or more of media, creative, consulting, platforms, marketing technology, CRM, commerce, data, AI, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">content</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> or transformation.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="45" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Can spot opportunity patterns, qualify what matters and avoid turning ambiguity into internal process noise.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="46" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">High-agency, collaborative and commercially mature; able to work across teams without waiting for perfect structure.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Experience and background</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":100,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="47" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Typically</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> 12-15+ years in enterprise growth, strategic account growth, consulting, technology transformation, digital transformation, media transformation, agency leadership, enterprise </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">sales</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> or client leadership.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="48" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Experience originating or shaping opportunities with measurable revenue potential.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="49" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Strong understanding of how enterprise clients buy transformation, technology, marketing, data, customer </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">experience</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> or managed services solutions.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="50" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Background</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> may include WPP operating companies, major agency networks, consulting firms, systems integrators, digital transformation firms, technology companies, media </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">networks</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet"> or platform businesses.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"singleLevel"}" data-aria-posinset="51" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="List Bullet">Proven ability to work with senior clients and internal stakeholders across multiple disciplines and markets.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":317,"335559739":70,"335559740":252,"335559991":173}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Success measures</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":100,"335559740":252}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What good looks like</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Domain growth ownership</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Builds a clear opportunity view and active pursuit motion within the assigned growth domain.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Live opportunity progression</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Moves opportunities from signal to qualification, shaping, pursuit and commercial decision with pace.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Becomes a credible growth partner to GCLs, client leaders, agency teams, media / creative teams, consulting and ES capability leaders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Improves the quality of opportunity framing, value hypotheses, commercial logic and pursuit readiness.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Repeatable growth plays</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">Identifies patterns that can be reused across accounts, markets, partners or capability areas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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</table><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click <a href="https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome" target="_blank">WPP Benefits </a>for more details.</p></div><div class="title">_</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$125,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$295,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h4><strong>About WPP</strong></h4>
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