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Director, Strategic Partnerships

Verve
Location
London, UK; Spain - Remote; UK - Remote
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5-8+ years of business development, partnerships, or strategic account management in ad tech, programmatic, or mobile advertising
  • Proven cross-functional collaborator, skilled at driving alignment across Engineering, Product, Ops, Legal, and Finance
  • Established network and active relationships with SSPs, DSPs, or major publishers
  • Proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and closing end-to-end commercial agreements
  • Deep technical proficiency in SSP/DSP mechanics, OpenRTB specifications, header bidding, yield optimization, and ad server integration QA
  • Ability to bridge technical and commercial teams
What the job really is

The Director of Strategic Partnerships at Verve will focus on expanding supply, demand, and data partnerships across the organization. This role involves sourcing and negotiating high-impact agreements, managing partnerships, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful integration and performance analytics. Success is measured by the partnerships established and the revenue generated from them.

Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration which may require navigating ambiguity
  • Focus on sourcing and closing deals indicates a high-pressure environment with revenue targets
  • No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
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