Senior Partner Development Manager role in Amazon Ads' Global Partner Development Organization. Manage mid-market independent agencies and partner ecosystems including independent agencies, tech providers, and AdTech platforms. Responsibilities include strategic partnership management, revenue growth, commercial excellence, cross-functional orchestration, performance management, and thought leadership. Requires 6+ years of professional experience, business agreement negotiation, leadership strategy development, data interpretation, and a bachelor's degree. Preferred experience includes AdTech industry knowledge and advanced TV/OTT advertising. Location: New York City, NY. Salary range: $162,700 - $220,200 annually. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance options, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, sign-on payments, and RSUs.
What you'll do
Own end-to-end partner relationships as a strategic General Manager, developing comprehensive 3-Year Plans and Annual Account Plans aligned with partner business objectives and Amazon Ads priorities
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Requirements
6+ years of professional or military experience
6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of the AdTech industry (e.g., Ad Servers, SSPs, DSPs)
6+ years of advanced TV/OTT advertising experience
Tech stack
Ad ServersSSPsDSPsAmazon Ads portfolioAdvanced TV/OTT advertising
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plansEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Mental Health SupportMedical Advice LineFlexible Spending AccountsAdoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage401(k) matchingPaid time offParental leaveSign-on paymentsRestricted stock units (RSUs)
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