Group Head - CTV & Video

YouSeek; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

YouSeek in London is seeking a strategic and results-driven Group Head to lead and scale agency partnerships across video, CTV, programmatic, and data-driven solutions.

You will oversee revenue strategy, deepen executive-level agency relationships with Publicis, and drive growth within the digital advertising ecosystem.

This role reports to the Agency Sales Partnerships function and requires a proven track record in closing high-value deals and shaping commercial strategy across agency networks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in digital media, adtech, or agency leadership.
• Strong understanding of adtech, video, CTV and programmatic.
• Proven track record in strategic partnerships and large commercial deals.
• Experience in an adtech platform, DSP/SSP preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management across product, sales, and regional teams.
• Strong executive presence to engage senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy to engage Publicis and drive revenue.
• Build and strengthen C-suite and senior investment relationships.
• Lead and close complex, high-value commercial agreements.
• Represent the company at industry events as a senior ambassador.
• Partner with Product to shape agency-driven roadmap.
• Align with Enterprise Sales for seamless execution and retention.
• Establish revenue targets, pipeline metrics, quarterly reviews.
• Collaborate with Marketing on co-branded research and events.

Skills

Partnership strategy

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Sales leadership

Adtech knowledge

C-suite engagement

Revenue growth

Job description

This organization helps marketers achieve full-funnel results across premium media environments. With a strong focus on measurable business outcomes across branding and performance objectives, the company leverages predictive AI technology to connect high-quality media, engaging creative formats, and context-driven targeting and measurement.

About the Opportunity

The company is seeking a strategic and results-driven Group Head to lead and scale advertising agency partnerships. This hire will be responsible for driving revenue strategy, deepening executive-level agency relationships, and accelerating growth across video, CTV, programmatic, and data-driven solutions.

As a key member of the Agency Sales Partnerships function, you will help shape commercial strategy, build long-term partnerships with major holding companies (Publicis), and position the business as a market leader across the digital advertising ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategy to engage Publicis and drive incremental revenue across the entire group
• Build and strengthen C-suite and senior investment relationships across Publicis and agency teams, including programmatic leadership, data teams, and broader agency business units
• Personally lead and close complex, high-value commercial agreements
• Represent the company at industry events and act as a senior ambassador within the broader digital ecosystem
• Partner with Product teams to shape an agency-driven roadmap, identifying revenue opportunities tied to new products and integrations
• Align with Enterprise Sales leadership to ensure seamless execution, performance, and client retention
• Establish revenue targets, pipeline performance metrics, and quarterly business review frameworks
• Collaborate with Marketing on co-branded research initiatives, thought leadership, and industry events

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in digital media, adtech, or agency leadership roles
• Strong understanding of the adtech ecosystem, particularly video, CTV, and programmatic advertising
• Proven track record of developing and sustaining strategic partnerships, including large-scale commercial agreements
• Experience within an adtech platform, DSP, SSP, or high-growth technology environment preferred
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across product, sales, and regional teams
• Strong executive presence and ability to engage and influence senior decision-makers, including C-suite stakeholders