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EMEA Growth Associate
Newly Created Growth Operations Role – AKQA (EMEA)
At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture imaginations while delivering measurable value for our clients.
About the Role
This is a newly created position at the core of AKQA’s EMEA growth function, reporting directly to regional leadership. You’ll play a critical role in supporting the systems, rhythms, and materials that drive business development — helping us secure new opportunities, nurture existing client relationships, and refine regional strategies.
This isn’t just a job; it’s a launchpad. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across EMEA, gaining exposure to every stage of business growth, from initial opportunities to long-term client strategy. Ideal for someone with the ambition to grow fast and the drive to make things happen, this role blends operational maturity, creativity, and commercial acumen. Whether you’re drawn to client services, strategy, or business development, this could be your springboard.
Responsibilities
Pipeline & Salesforce Management
- Act as the EMEA Growth Team’s Salesforce SME, owning data quality, reporting standards, and pipeline accuracy.
- Maintain clean, up-to-date records; generate monthly and quarterly reports for regional reviews.
- Be the primary reference point for pipeline inquiries, ensuring leadership has actionable insights.
Growth Meeting Orchestration
- Schedule and coordinate all regional growth meetings, including:
- Senior leadership/client touchpoints.
- Bi-annual Client Planning Reviews for top accounts.
- Ensure seamless execution of agendas, materials, and follow-ups.
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Deck Design & Production
- Design and deliver on-brand presentation decks (credentials, case studies, business reviews, pitch support) to AKQA’s industry standards.
- Translate raw inputs (e.g., client briefs, internal reports) into clear, visually compelling slides for internal and client presentations.
Regional Reporting Support
- Compile inputs for EMEA business reviews by:
- Gathering updates from studios.
- Extracting and synthesising Salesforce data into digestible, leadership-ready documents.
- Present coherent, analysable insights to inform strategic decisions.
Materials Repository & Knowledge Management
- Help build and maintain an accessible, well-organised repository of AKQA’s best work, including:
- Credentials, case studies, thought leadership, QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews), and pitch decks.
- Ensure materials are easily discoverable for business development and account teams.
Culture & Collaboration
- Embed yourself deeply within the EMEA Growth Team, fostering trust and discretion across studios and seniority levels.
- Bring a collaborative, proactive energy to your work, ensuring alignment between operational excellence and creative ambition.
Qualities & Characteristics
Industry Insight
- A genuine curiosity about the creative and technology industries, extending beyond execution to understanding business dynamics.
Organisational Rigour
- Impeccable attention to detail — you thrive in complexity and create order without constant oversight.
- Follow-through with no prompts needed; processes are meaningful to you.
Communication
- Exceptional written and verbal skills — comfortable drafting:
- Agendas, meeting notes, and concise stakeholder updates.
- Clear, professional emails and briefing documents for senior leadership.
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Systems & Data Confidence
- Comfortable navigating CRM tools (Salesforce is a plus) and picking up new systems quickly.
- Takes pride in data accuracy and efficiency.
Stakeholder Relationships
- Builds rapid trust with clients and internal teams alike, at all levels.
- Understands when to champion ideas and when to act as a strategic resource.
Appetite for Automation
- Interested in AI tools and workflow automation — even if not technically savvy, you see their potential to scalable efficiency.
Digital Tools Proficiency
- Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets), Slack, Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarity with project/workflow management platforms (e.g., Monday.com, Asana) is a bonus.
Design Foundations
- Beginner-level fluency in Keynote and Figma for deck creation and design support.
About AKQA & WPP
AKQA is a global design-led agency transforming how brands connect with the world. We sit part of WPP, a trusted partner for the world’s leading brands, unifying creativity, data-driven intelligence, and digital transformation to deliver growth. For more on WPP’s vision and impact, visit WPP.com.
By committing to a hybrid approach with required in-office days, we foster innovation while supporting work-life balance. Accommodations and flexibility discussions are welcome during the hiring process.
We reserve our original creativity and ideas, so we operate as an equal opportunity employer. At AKQA and WPP, we celebrate diverse talent and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, equitable culture — one where everyone feels they belong and has the opportunity to rise.
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