Senior DSP Partnerships Lead - Remote UK

ConnectAd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working model

Job summary

ConnectAd is seeking a Senior DSP Manager to lead and grow relationships with Demand-Side Platforms. You will drive technical integrations, build a long-term partnership strategy, and position ConnectAd as a preferred supply partner.

The role centers on high-impact collaborations with DSPs and senior stakeholders in a fast-moving, independent SSP environment. The role requires deep knowledge of RTB, header bidding, and programmatic ecosystems; strong ownership, and business English fluency.

Qualifications

• Substantial, proven experience in DSP partnerships, programmatic advertising, adtech business development, or related roles.
• Strong existing network across Demand-Side Platforms and the programmatic ecosystem.
• Proven track record of building and managing long-term, strategically important partnerships.
• Strong understanding of RTB, programmatic integrations, header bidding, and DSP/SSP technology.
• Strong relationship-management and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership for long-term strategic initiatives.
• Business-fluent English (C1 or above).

Responsibilities

• Build and own senior relationships with key DSPs and their commercial/technical stakeholders.
• Drive and manage DSP integrations with product/engineering teams.
• Develop and execute a long-term DSP partnership strategy aligned with priorities.
• Identify new DSP partnership opportunities and evaluate strategic fit.
• Act as the primary contact for ConnectAd's DSP partners.
• Represent ConnectAd at industry events and DSP partner meetings.
• Collaborate with product, operations and leadership to align partnerships with roadmap.
• Monitor DSP market trends and competitive dynamics to inform strategy.
• Provide partner feedback to product/leadership to shape platform development.

Skills

DSP partnerships

Programmatic advertising

Adtech business development

RTB & header bidding

Relationship management

Negotiation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

ConnectAd is seeking a Senior DSP Manager to lead and grow relationships with Demand-Side Platforms. You will drive technical integrations, build a long-term partnership strategy, and position ConnectAd as a preferred supply partner.

The role centers on high-impact collaborations with DSPs and senior stakeholders in a fast-moving, independent SSP environment. The role requires deep knowledge of RTB, header bidding, and programmatic ecosystems; strong ownership, and business English fluency.