Agency Development Director

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Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Director

Years experience

10+

Location

New York, US

Full job description

Taboola seeks an Agency Development Director to lead North American agency development strategy for 2-3 holding companies. The role requires 12+ years in digital advertising with strong executive relationships at major US agency holding companies. Responsibilities include growing executive relationships, driving agency enablement, leading commercial agreements, collaborating with sales teams, and representing Taboola at industry events. The position offers a hybrid work schedule based in New York City, with frequent domestic travel. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k matching, commuter benefits, flexible PTO, equity, and paid parental leave. Salary ranges from $206,500 to $262,500 base, with total OTE up to $375,000.

What you'll do

Own and grow Taboola's relationships with assigned US agency holding company portfolio, trading desks, and key agency subsidiaries
Map and engage agency organizations at executive level
Drive agency enablement through trainings, workshops, and strategic roadshows
Partner with agencies on cobranded marketing, thought leadership, tentpole activation, and event activations
Collaborate closely with Taboola's sales teams to connect agency relationships to opportunities
Lead commercial agreements from concept to signature
Gather market intelligence and relay agency feedback to internal teams
Represent Taboola at key industry events and in the broader agency community

Requirements

12+ years of experience in digital advertising at a top-tier technology or media company, with a strong focus on holding company agency development
Established executive relationships (C-suite, EVP, SVP) at major US agency holding companies and their subsidiaries, spanning multiple practice areas
Deep knowledge of the agency ecosystem — how holding companies, trading desks, and agency brands operate, plan, and buy media
A track record of driving revenue growth and business impact through strategic agency partnerships, rather than direct account-level selling
An ambitious entrepreneurial mindset
Experience negotiating or structuring JBPs, MSAs, or similar enterprise-level commercial agreements
Comfort with frequent travel (typically 2+ domestic trips per month for 1-2 nights, with occasional longer trips)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k matching)Pre-tax commuter benefitsFully stocked kitchenVarious gym partnershipsFlexible hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office and option for moreDiscretionary bonusEquityFlexible PTOPaid parental leave