Strategic Partnerships Manager - Digital & Podcast Media

Nativ; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

nativ.ly is seeking an Account Manager to join our Chicago team, building relationships with brands and agencies and driving new business in podcast and digital media partnerships.

You will lead client conversations, develop creative campaign ideas, manage a pipeline, and mentor Sales Associates while collaborating with leadership to identify growth opportunities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of media or advertising experience, preferably in a sales, partnerships, or client-facing role at an agency, publisher, or digital media company.
• Proven ability to prospect, develop relationships, and advance new business opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development by prospecting brands and agencies and generating new client opportunities
• Build and manage a pipeline of brand partnerships, from initial outreach through proposal and close
• Lead client conversations and presentations to develop advertising partnerships across podcasts and digital media properties
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop creative, custom campaign ideas based on brand briefs and RFPs
• Manage and mentor Sales Associates/Account Coordinators in prospecting, outreach, and campaign support
• Maintain and grow relationships with key clients and agency partners to generate repeat business and renewals
• Oversee campaign execution to ensure successful delivery and strong client results
• Track pipeline activity, outreach efforts, and campaign performance
• Work with leadership to identify strategic growth opportunities for the company

Skills

Relationship building

Prospecting

Presentation skills

Tools

Mac

Google Workspace

Job description

nativ.ly is seeking an Account Manager to join our Chicago team, building relationships with brands and agencies and driving new business in podcast and digital media partnerships.

You will lead client conversations, develop creative campaign ideas, manage a pipeline, and mentor Sales Associates while collaborating with leadership to identify growth opportunities in a fast-paced startup environment.