Strategy Starts Here | Discover the world of Strategic Consulting from the inside

The Cocktail is a multinational technology consultancy whose mission is to accelerate the sustainable growth of our clients. We mobilize large organizations to improve the relationship between brands and people through design, data, and technology. We understand what our clients need and orchestrate capabilities to achieve those goals at breakneck speed.

Our culture is based on diversity, creativity, and a mix of specialists (strategy, design, technology, data, research...). Our careers are characterized by exponential professional growth and by participation in projects with real impact for major clients.

Being part of The Cocktail implies surrounding yourself with an inspiring team from whom to learn and who will help you grow. We work under the maxim that it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission; therefore, we expect from you a disruptive and challenger vision, non-conformity, and a passion for excellence and challenges.

If you want to move in a challenging environment, create innovative projects, and make things happen, The Cocktail is for you.

📅 Date: November 6, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 - 13:00
📍 Location: WPP Campus - La Matriz (Madrid)
📝 Registration deadline: October 30, 2026

Are you passionate about the business world? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and transforming challenges into clear and actionable ideas? Would you like to understand how strategic decisions are made within large companies?

We invite you to Strategy Starts Here, an exclusive event organized by the Strategy team at THE COCKTAIL, where you will be able to learn firsthand how we work in strategic consulting and participate in a real business challenge.

You will learn about our working methodology, the types of projects we participate in, and how we tackle our clients' strategic challenges.

Test your analytical skills with a business case

You will work on a real case designed to test your strategic thinking, your analytical capacity, and your problem-solving skills.

Participate in a networking session and converse informally with members of our team to learn about their professional trajectories and what their day-to-day is like.

We are looking for final-year undergraduate or master's students, from any discipline, with an interest in business challenges and who stand out for their analytical capacity, critical thinking, and curiosity.

Places are limited. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we will conduct a selection process to identify the people who best fit the experience. Are you up for participating?

Don't miss the opportunity to discover from the inside what strategic consulting is like, face a real business challenge, and meet professionals in the sector.

If you are interested, register before October 30, 2026. We would love to meet you at Strategy Starts Here! 🚀

WPP is the trusted partner for the growth of leading brands worldwide. We combine media intelligence and cutting-edge data solutions, top-tier creativity, state-of-the-art production, transformative business solutions, and leading strategic advisory into a single company, driven by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

We believe that the best work is done when we are together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That is why we have adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you need adaptations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (The Cocktail/VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels part of the company and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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