Description
An independent media agency is seeking a Programmatic Business Development Manager to grow its agency partnerships. The company combines entrepreneurial leadership, visible advancement opportunities and a strong commitment to work-life balance. You’ll focus on expanding mostly existing relationships through partnership development, co-selling and referrals. This role emphasizes strategic relationship expansion rather than traditional cold prospecting or brand-direct sales.
What You’ll Do
- Expand agency relationships by identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration and shared revenue growth
- Develop co-selling initiatives, referral opportunities and joint pitches with agency partners
- Negotiate agreements with DSPs, SSPs, publishers and media vendors, including Deal ID/PMP arrangements
- Connect client objectives with programmatic strategies and use performance insights to guide recommendations
- Work with marketing and technical teams to support campaign execution and partner needs
- Represent the business at tradeshows, conferences and industry events
What Success Looks Like
- Existing agency relationships develop into broader, productive partnerships
- Joint pitches, referrals and programmatic opportunities contribute to revenue growth
- Vendor negotiations deliver favorable terms and value for clients
- Agency stakeholders receive responsive communication and clear alignment on shared goals
- Market insights and campaign data inform partnership and business development decisions
Who You Are
- You bring experience in programmatic advertising or digital marketing and a demonstrated record of sales/business development results
- You have established relationships with media agencies and holding companies
- You’ve built and managed strategic agency partnerships
- You understand DSPs, SSPs and Deal ID/PMP arrangements
- You have experience negotiating with vendors and media partners
- You’re comfortable presenting, building relationships and representing a business at industry events
- You combine analytical and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, self-directed approach
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field
Salary Range: $110K–$125K base + performance bonus
Location: Bergen County, NJ
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