Director, Agency Development

StackAdapt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Work from home

Global WeWork access

Training programs

Parental leave

Team events

Job summary

StackAdapt is seeking a strategic agency partnerships leader to own and grow the Global Holding Company footprint with Dentsu. You will drive activation of relationships, support revenue growth, and align with our global strategy.

You will collaborate with sales, product, and marketing to deliver go-to-market programs and directly support enterprise sales across agency-influenced opportunities. Remote-first, global team, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in agency partnerships, enterprise sales, or programmatic media.
• Proven experience managing C-suite agency relationships that drive revenue.
• Deep knowledge of the Holding Company media ecosystem with established relationships across dentsu globally.
• Proven track record of closing substantial commercial agreements impacting multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Align and activate global agency strategy, focused on dentsu globally.
• Build and deepen relationships with key dentsu decision-makers.
• Support global holding companies regionally.
• Partner with Enterprise Sales and Global Agency teams on JBPs, MSAs, and co-sell opportunities.

Skills

Agency partnerships

Enterprise sales

Programmatic media

C-suite relationships

Job description

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.

The Role

We’re looking for a strategic agency partnerships expert to own and grow StackAdapt’s Global Holding Company footprint with Dentsu. You’ll be the go-to leader focused on activating key relationships, supporting revenue growth, and championing market needs aligned with our global strategy.

This role will collaborate closely with sales, product, and marketing teams to deliver impactful go-to-market programs while directly supporting enterprise sales growth across agency-influenced opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Align and activate global agency strategy, focused on dentsu globally
• Build and deepen relationships with key dentsu decision-makers
• Supporting other global holding companies regionally.
• Partner with Enterprise Sales and Global Agency teams on JBPs, MSAs, and co-sell opportunities.
• Conduct relationship mapping, QBRs, and agency intelligence gathering
• Support agency-led client opportunities
• Support onboarding and enablement through training, certifications, and co-marketing programs.
• Provide market insights and feedback to influence product, marketing, and commercial strategy.
• Champion co-development initiatives that align with Holding Company innovation goals.
• Represent StackAdapt at major industry events as a thought leader.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in agency partnerships, enterprise sales, or programmatic media.
• Proven experience managing C-suite agency relationships that drive revenue.
• Deep knowledge of the Holding Company media ecosystem with established relationships across dentsu Globally
• Proven track record of closing substantial commercial agreements impacting multiple markets
• Experience in programmatic advertising, digital media strategy, and marketing technology
• Comfort thriving in a fast-paced, remote-first global organization.
• Understanding of global regulatory and privacy standards impacting programmatic media.

The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. We do not ask candidates about current or prior salary history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer.

This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
• Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.

Base Salary Band

StackAdapter's Enjoy:

• Highly competitive salary
• Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
• Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave program
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!

Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability, superpower status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt.

StackAdapt is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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