Client Partner, Strategic Verticals - Uber Ads

Uber; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking Client Partners to enhance advertising partnerships with leading brands. This role involves driving ad sales strategies and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment. You'll create data-driven solutions to support partner growth and collaborate with internal teams to achieve shared goals. If you're passionate about advertising and thrive in fast-paced settings, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in advertising sales with media ownership exposure.
• Strong network across agencies and clients.

Responsibilities

• Engage with agencies and clients to design effective advertising strategies.
• Drive adoption of Uber Ads through market outreach.

Skills

Advertising Sales

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Digital Media Knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Uber Advertising division spearheads the growth of our advertising business. By building a dedicated advertising organisation and a suite of advertising products, Uber Advertising will enable merchants and brands to reach and convert its highly engaged user base across its Mobility and Delivery platforms in 32 markets. We are currently hiring multiple Client Partners to join the team.

As a Client Partner in Strategic Verticals, you will be responsible for helping to develop our partnerships with the largest non-endemic brands in the UK to drive growth. You will drive ads sales partnerships and adoption of an expanding suite of ads offerings across our Mobility and Delivery platforms.

What the Candidate Will Do

• Advertising Sales engage with Agency and Client Direct to design and execute effective ad sales strategies
• Outreach in the market to drive adoption of Uber Ads
• Foster deeper engagement with key stakeholders at agencies and client organisations through communication, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to providing value-driven results
• Act as a strategic advisor for clients, ensuring their growth aligns with Uber's business goals
• Create data-driven solutions and strategic roadmaps to support partner growth
• Drive cross-collaboration and alignment with internal stakeholders, promoting shared goals and delivering on key business initiatives
• Lead engagement with decision-makers at agencies, clients, and third-party partners to align strategies, influence key decisions, and promote collaborative efforts

Basic Qualifications

• We’re looking for a professional with at least 4 years of experience in advertising sales, with exposure to media ownership.
• A strong network of contacts across agencies and/or clients
• In-depth knowledge of the industry, including key trends, challenges, and opportunities that impact advertising strategies
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to build and maintain client relationships and close deals
• Sense of urgency, resourcefulness, and a go-getter mentality. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and navigating ambiguity
• An understanding of, and experience with direct and programmatic digital media
• Ability to employ creative thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex client needs and develop innovative advertising solutions
• Proven skills in negotiation and deal-making and driving revenue, showcasing value creation and innovative solutions
• Familiarity with Uber's Mobility and Delivery platforms or similar industries
• While experience in a start up advertising ecosystems/scaling products in a global organization is preferred, it is not essential

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail].