Senior Associate Operations – Events & Activations (ESP)

About the role

WPP Media is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Associate – Operations (Events & Activations) in its ESP department (Entertainment, Sports & Partnerships). The role reports to the Manager, ESP, and sits under the VP Client Leadership & Growth. You will plan, coordinate and execute corporate events, promotional campaigns, exhibitions, roadshows and brand activation projects, working closely with clients, vendors and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute corporate events, promotional campaigns, exhibitions, roadshows and brand activation projects.
• Manage end-to-end operations, including logistics, manpower, venue setup, transportation and event execution.
• Coordinate with clients to understand project objectives and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Source, negotiate and manage vendors, suppliers and third-party service providers.
• Prepare project timelines, operational plans, budgets and post-event reports.
• Supervise on-site event and activation teams and monitor project costs.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance requirements are met during events.
• Work with client leads, Creative, Procurement and Finance, and identify ways to improve operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Degree in Marketing, Event Management or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in operations management with significant exposure to event management and brand activations.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end event operations and activation projects.
• Strong knowledge of event logistics, vendor management and operational planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays, based on project requirements (critical requirement).

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Preferred: experience in experiential marketing, BTL campaigns, retail activations or promotional events
• Preferred: strong negotiation and vendor management, budget management and reporting, and leadership of field teams

What we offer

• Hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week
• Medical, group retirement, vision and dental insurance, and significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days