Partnerships Lead - US
About Smadex
Smadex is a global leader in the programmatic space, providing a world-class DSP for mobile, CTV, and video. As we scale our footprint across the Americas, we are looking for a strategic powerhouse to lead our partnership efforts. You will be the face of Smadex to the industry's most important players, moving beyond simple networking to build high-value, sustainable alliances that drive revenue and product innovation.
The Role
We are looking for a senior partnerships professional to lead and scale Smadex’s strategic relationships across the Americas. This role will own the regional partnerships strategy, drive supply and measurement collaborations, and represent Smadex as a key market ambassador.
What you will do
- Strategic Relationship Management
- Act as the senior ambassador for Smadex across the Americas, owning executive relationships with key partners, including SSPs, MMPs, data providers, and direct publishers.
- Foster long-term, value-driven collaborations that support Smadex’s growth and product innovation.
- Partnership Strategy & Lifecycle Management
- Design and execute a comprehensive partnerships roadmap for the region.
- Balance the optimization and expansion of existing top-tier partnerships with the identification, evaluation, and onboarding of new high-impact opportunities that drive supply quality, scale, and competitive advantage.
- Supply & Ecosystem Expansion
- Strengthen Smadex’s access to premium inventory and strategic integrations by developing partnerships across mobile, in-app, and emerging channels.
- Identify opportunities to unlock differentiated supply, data, and measurement capabilities.
- Company Ambassador & Industry Presence
- Serve as the primary face of Smadex at major industry events, conferences, and panels across the Americas.
- Represent our brand, communicate our vision, and cultivate senior-level networking opportunities to position Smadex at the forefront of the AdTech ecosystem.
- Deal Architecture & Negotiation
- Lead the full partnership lifecycle - from initial outreach and strategic evaluation through commercial structuring, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance governance.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Account Management, Product, Legal, and Technical teams to ensure successful partner integrations, joint business planning, and revenue growth.
Skills and requirements
- 5+ years of AdTech experience within a DSP, SSP, MMP, Ad Network, or related ecosystem player.
- Strong understanding of programmatic advertising, with a focus on mobile marketing technologies and supply dynamics.
- Proven track record of building and scaling strategic partnerships in the Americas region.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to pitch, present, and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to build deep partnerships through relationship management and consultative selling.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a Full Time position. Actual schedule and hours may vary.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Reports directly to Sr. Director Partnerships and Supply