Senior Partner Manager (12 month contract) - Samsung Ads in London

This is your chance to be part of a highly motivated group driving innovation and success within the advertising industry! Samsung Ads, a division of Samsung’s media & services business, harnesses the power of data, technology and scale to create seamless advertising experiences for brands. We deliver high-impact, targeted advertising solutions, enabling brands to reach audiences in the moments that matter. Samsung Ads is where technology meets creativity to deliver advertising experiences that captivate and inspire.

With the proliferation of Connected Smart TVs, Samsung Ads has developed a new platform to bridge TV and digital together! For the first time, advertisers can use real-time viewing behaviour to reach consumers in new and innovative ways. Samsung’s Advertising Sales Team operates at the intersection of display advertising and connected televisions offering advertising solutions to help our advertisers reach their target audiences across our TV platform and beyond. Using our unique first-party data this is a new initiative at Samsung with the potential for substantial growth and opportunity.

We are looking for a person who would like to join a rapidly growing team for 12 months to help define the next chapter within an up-and-coming hyper-growth advertising business.

During the 12 month contract you will be responsible for the development and management of strategic relationships with programmatic platforms and key stakeholders for Samsung in Europe. This role will focus on optimising advertising inventory on Connected TV and driving revenue growth by applying your expertise in the programmatic ecosystem. This position requires a strong understanding of ad tech, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to align partnerships with broader business objectives to deliver impactful results while collaborating closely with the commercial leadership and ad operations.

• Advanced partner management and video advertising in Europe. Programmatic knowledge are a necessity.
• A strong understanding of digital advertisement technology is a must.
• Clear interest in marketing, analytics and data-driven solutions.
• Highly skilled in conducting analyses across advertising operations, drawing useful insights.
• Communication skills necessary in creating clear and concise reports and collaborating with departments.

would have extensive experience in programmatic advertising working within a large-scale digital video publisher, or working within a buy-side strategy role from an agency or DSP perspective. The role requires problem solving, strong organisational and detail-oriented skills.

• Revenue management (50%)
• Work with TV Plus commercial leadership to implement strategies to optimise programmatic advertising revenue and inventory management.
• Collaborate with internal teams (ad ops, engineering, product) to ensure smooth implementation and ongoing optimisation of programmatic partnerships.
• Relationship management (40%)
• Maintain strong relationships with partners, ensuring business objectives align and driving successful outcomes.
• Coordinate inventory quality by working with SSPs to identify and eliminate fraudulent or low-quality traffic.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitive landscape to inform partnership strategies and identify new opportunities.
• Reporting and actionable insights (10%)
• Generate insightful reports and presentations to effectively communicate programmatic performance and partner value to internal collaborators.
• Monitor and analyse partnership performance, applying data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Proven experience in the programmatic advertising ecosystem.
• Extensive experience with ad sales or partner management.
• Experience with programmatic concepts such as DPO, Prebid, and header bidding.
• Experience collaborating with legal and data protection teams on contracts and compliance matters.
• Knowledge of video and Connected TV ad servers.
• Programmatic advertising platforms (e.g., DSPs, DMPs).
• Specific CTV experience will be preferable.
• Data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability to navigate through changing ad tech landscapes.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
• Continuous learning approach to stay updated with industry trends and advancements.

Given that this role is based within the EU sales team, reporting into the Head of TV Plus Ad Sales, success will be based on ad revenue and demand optimisations. Managing successfully the demand partnerships and optimising revenue while aligning with internal stakeholders. Indicative achievements would include:

• Week 1 Set up
• Weeks 2-4 Business and teams Immersion
• Weeks 5-6 Stand and Deliver – a presentation to show your understanding of our operational and product set and proposition
• Months 2-3 Full independence on campaign and tag management
• Months 4-12 Deeper analytical and technical understanding of landscape and proactive proposal of ad stack optimisation.

We want candidates to be curious, strategic, tenacious, independently driven but work well within the team. Humility, Hard Work and Harmony are core principles to our team. Most importantly we want the person to have fun.

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week.
• Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance.
• Car allowance.
• Pension contribution.
• Three volunteering days each year.
• Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products.
• Access to a discount shopping portal.
• Partner Colleagues are not eligible for Samsung Enhanced Paid Sick Leave but may be eligible for statutory payments from their payroll agency.
• Up to 20 (pro-rata) Partner Absence days per calendar year to be used in times of need.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.