# Client Partnerships & Growth Director at Wunderman Thompson

> Saudi Arabia · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Awundermanthompson%3A8788973002 (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Wunderman Thompson](https://alderhq.app/companies/wunderman-thompson)
- Location text: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; VML Riyad
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Saudi Arabia (evidence: "Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; VML Riyad")
- Posted: 2026-11-11 (0 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-11 · last verified: 2026-11-11
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://www.vml.com/careers/job/8788973002?gh_jid=8788973002

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 4, median offered wage $99k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance))

## Description (the employer's text)

### Who We Are

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

### About Us

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

### Position Overview

Lead and grow strategic client relationships by connecting business and marketing priorities with technology-enabled solutions that deliver measurable commercial and customer value.

The Client Partnerships Director is accountable for the growth, commercial health, and long-term success of priority client relationships, while developing opportunities with prospective clients. You will understand clients’ business, customer, marketing, and transformation priorities and use that insight to shape integrated solutions that create measurable value.

Using a consultative and commercially focused approach, you will develop multi-year account strategies, build trusted relationships across client organisations, identify and convert growth opportunities, and orchestrate cross-functional teams. You will apply practical knowledge of marketing technology, data, CRM, content, commerce, and customer experience to connect business needs with technology-enabled solutions.

### Key Responsibilities

### Business and Client Leadership

- Own the strategic direction, commercial health, and growth plan for a portfolio of priority clients, with accountability for revenue, profitability, retention, and client satisfaction.
- Develop a deep understanding of clients’ business models, customer priorities, marketing agendas, operating environments, and transformation ambitions.
- Build multi-year account plans covering stakeholders, business priorities, active engagements, growth opportunities, and risks.
- Growth and Commercial Management:
- Identify, shape, and convert opportunities across existing and prospective clients by bringing together the right VML capabilities to achieve defined business outcomes.
- Lead proposals, pitches, commercial negotiations, contract renewals, licence discussions, and forecasting.
- Balance client value with sound commercial judgement, protecting scope, margin, and long-term relationship health.
- MarTech and Transformation Advisory:
- Advise clients on how marketing technology, data, CRM, content, commerce, and customer experience capabilities can drive growth, improve marketing effectiveness, and strengthen customer engagement.
- Experience translating client priorities into commercially compelling proposals, roadmaps, and technology-enabled solutions.
- Executive Stakeholder and Relationship Management:
- Build trusted relationships with senior decision-makers and key stakeholders across business, marketing, technology, and procurement.

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