Head of Partnership Development – DOOH Advertising

Media Company; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Dynamic entrepreneurial environment

Growth potential within the company

Job summary

A leading international media group is seeking a Head of Partnership Development to spearhead its operations in the UK. The role involves building partnerships across various media locations and driving growth in a dynamic market. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, extensive business development experience, and an entrepreneurial mindset. This position offers a competitive executive-level compensation package as part of the founding team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development within the retail or media sectors.
• Proven senior management experience at General Manager level or above.
• Sharp market insight into developing advertising networks.
• Strong network with supermarkets, bar chains, cafe groups, shopping centres or transport venues.
• Hands-on, results-oriented leadership and execution.
• Entrepreneurial, energetic and resilient mindset for startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute annual business and partnership development plans.
• Build and manage the UK Media Division.
• Identify and secure premium DOOH media locations.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients, landlords and media partners.
• Define pricing structures and partnership terms for external media resources.
• Lead and motivate a growing team with clear objectives and incentives.
• Monitor progress, analyse market trends, and adapt strategies for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with global objectives.

Skills

Business Development

Partnership Management

Commercial Leasing

Leadership

Negotiation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Head of Partnership Development – DOOH Advertising

We are a leading publicly listed media group with a strong international presence and a growing portfolio across the Digital-out-of-home (DOOH) advertising industry. Having successfully established operations in several key global markets, we are now entering the UK as part of our international expansion plan. The UK office, based in London, will serve as the foundation of our business in Europe. As part of the founding team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our UK strategy, building partnerships with various sites such as supermarkets, pubs, cafés, residential buildings, etc., and driving sustainable growth for the company’s next phase of development.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic and commercially driven Head of Partnership Development Director to lead our UK media business from the ground up. This senior leadership role combines market development, partnership building, and operational management in one of the world’s most dynamic advertising markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and execution of annual business and media partnership development plans aligned with corporate strategy.
• Build and oversee the UK Media Division, managing resources, budgets, and overall performance.
• Identify and secure premium DOOH media locations across supermarkets, cafés, bars, shopping centres, and transportation hubs.
• Develop strong, long‑term relationships with key clients, landlords, and media partners.
• Define pricing structures and partnership terms for external media resources.
• Lead and motivate a growing team, setting clear objectives and incentive frameworks.
• Monitor project progress, analyse market trends, and adapt business strategies to ensure continuous growth.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment with global objectives.

About You

• Education & Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher, with extensive experience in business development, commercial leasing, or partnership management within the retail, property, or media sectors.
• Leadership: Proven senior management experience (General Manager level or above), with strong people leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Commercial Acumen: Sharp market insight and a track record of developing large‑scale platform businesses or advertising networks.
• Network: Well‑established connections within major supermarkets, bar chains, café groups, shopping centres, or transport venues (airport, metro, or rail).
• Execution: Hands‑on, results‑oriented, and able to lead from the front to deliver tangible outcomes.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, energetic, and resilient — able to thrive in a start‑up environment and build success from the ground up.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to be part of the founding leadership team of a fast‑growing international media group entering the UK market.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas directly shape company strategy.
• Competitive executive‑level compensation package and long‑term growth potential.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Media and Telecommunications