Account Director (Agency Sales) - WPP patch

Overview

Account Director (Sales) - WPP London

An ambitious, global adtech company is looking for a Account Director to strengthen its UK team and accelerate growth across major agency networks. This is a pivotal opportunity to lead high-value partnerships with WPP while contributing to the company's broader commercial strategy.

The Opportunity

• Take ownership of WPP agency relationships across the UK and international hubs, acting as the primary commercial lead.
• Drive new revenue streams by identifying and converting opportunities within complex holding group structures.
• Build and deliver strategic initiatives that deepen agency partnerships and enhance client outcomes.
• Lead and mentor a small sales team, fostering growth and collaboration to scale results.
• Represent the business at industry events, positioning it as a trusted partner in the evolving programmatic landscape.

What We7re Looking For

• Extensive experience working with WPP agencies and a deep understanding of their structures and buying models.
• A proven ability to deliver against ambitious sales targets with a history of consistent overachievement.
• Strong knowledge of programmatic and the wider adtech ecosystem, with the ability to translate technical solutions into commercial value.
• Established industry relationships, both within WPP and across the broader media and advertising landscape.
• Strategic, consultative sales skills combined with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Previous team management experience is highly advantageous.

Why Join?

• Be part of a global company experiencing rapid international growth.
• Work at the intersection of innovation, creativity, and technology in the adtech space.
• Collaborate with an entrepreneurial team that values impact and ambition.
• Attractive rewards package with strong career development potential.

If you're a senior sales professional with trusted WPP relationships and the ambition to shape the future of digital advertising, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

If you have the required skills, experience and WPP contacts and would like to be considered for the role, click "APPLY" or email