Agency Development Lead, DACH

EngineersOfAI; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Benefit programs

Family Planning Support

Gender-Affirming Care

Mental Health & Coaching

Job summary

EngineersOfAI is seeking an Agency Development Lead to enhance its presence in the DACH region, driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and educational initiatives. This position requires knowledge of the advertising landscape in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Ideal candidates will possess 8+ years of experience in agency development, exceptional communication skills in German and English, and a proven track record of building successful partnerships. Benefits include global programs tailored to your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in advertising, media partnerships, or agency development.
• Deep understanding of the agency and holding company landscape across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior agency decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key agency groups.
• Create and execute quarterly and annual holding company strategies.
• Lead educational programs and training sessions.

Skills

Advertising/media partnerships

Agency development

Strategic partnerships

German and English communication

Job description

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 126 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information.

As Reddit continues to expand across Europe, we’re looking for a strategic and relationship‑driven Agency Development Lead to grow Reddit’s presence across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). This role will support DACH holding company and agency relationships and be responsible for driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction through strategic partnerships, education programs, executive engagement, and next‑generation business solutions.

Location: This role is required to be based in Berlin or Hamburg.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key agency groups and holding companies across the DACH region.
• Act as a liaison between agencies/ holding companies and Reddit to develop strategic programs and partnerships.
• Create and execute quarterly and annual holding company go‑to‑market strategies to grow agency partnerships and increase investment in Reddit across the DACH market.
• Ensure alignment between regional initiatives and broader global and regional sales objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to successfully execute go‑to‑market strategies.
• Formulate, negotiate, and execute partnership and trading agreements with agency holding companies.
• Partner with Business Marketing to develop and contribute to tentpole events.
• Lead educational programs and training sessions to drive best practices for using Reddit.
• Work with agencies to strengthen creative strategy and execution to deliver positive business outcomes for clients.
• Provide advertiser insights and market feedback to Product Marketing and Product teams.
• Partner with Sales on account planning initiatives to accelerate both new business acquisition and growth of existing advertisers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in advertising, media partnerships, or agency development.
• Deep understanding of the agency and holding company landscape across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Proven success building strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth through influence and relationship management.
• Strong business acumen with experience developing go‑to‑market strategies and regional growth plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and move quickly.
• Passion for community, culture, and helping brands connect authentically with audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior agency decision‑makers, including C‑suite stakeholders.

Benefits

• Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
• Family Planning Support
• Gender‑Affirming Care
• Mental Health & Coaching Ben