Manager, Inventory Partnerships

Zeta Global•New York, NY

21d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Manager, Inventory Partnerships will work within Zeta's Activation business unit. This role will support the development and management of publisher partnerships and Deal ID relationships that drive supply quality, performance, and revenue growth across the DSP. The ideal candidate will have experience working with publishers, SSPs, and programmatic supply partners, with a strong understanding of inventory management and marketplace dynamics. This individual will collaborate closely with Sales, Media Planning, Ad Operations, Client Services, and Product teams to identify opportunities, manage partnerships, and help bring differentiated inventory solutions to market.

Requirements

3–6 years of experience in the advertising technology, digital media, or programmatic advertising industry
Experience working with publishers, SSPs, DSPs, Deal IDs, or programmatic marketplaces
Understanding of inventory management, supply partnerships, pricing, and performance metrics
Strong relationship-building and communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Highly organized with strong project management and attention to detail
Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL or data analysis tools is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

Work with publisher partners and SSPs to support Deal ID initiatives
Assist in negotiating and maintaining publisher deals, preferred access agreements, and custom inventory packages
Onboard and set up Deal IDs in DSP
Work with the rest of the Inventory team to develop and scale inventory offerings across key verticals and advertiser categories
Collaborate with Sales and Media Planning teams to recommend publisher solutions, inventory packages, pricing and deal structures that support client objectives
Monitor publisher and Deal ID performance, pacing, and inventory quality, providing recommendations to improve outcomes
Partner with Ad Operations and Client Services teams to ensure successful activation and ongoing management of publisher deals; troubleshoot various Deal IDs (PMPs, PGs) during live campaign environment
Evaluate new inventory opportunities, ad formats, and publisher relationships to support revenue growth and product differentiation
Maintain strong relationships with publisher, SSP, and platform partners while serving as a day-to-day point of contact
Analyze inventory and performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for optimization
Pull together monthly supply reports analyzing key publisher trends and opportunities for the business
Support monthly billing functions