Partner Development Manager

Index Exchange•New York, NY

65d•$77,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Index Exchange is a global advertising supply-side platform enabling media owners to maximize the value of their content on any screen. As a trusted partner and ally, we connect leading experience makers with the world's largest brands to ensure a quality experience for consumers. We're a proud industry pioneer with over 20 years of experience accelerating the ad technology evolution. With our radically transparent business practices and dedication to total market efficiency, we're committed to upholding the integrity of the programmatic ecosystem at large. At Index Exchange, Partner Development Managers are trusted advisors to our publisher partners. You'll be responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, shaping strategy, and strengthening Index's position as the partner of choice across the programmatic ecosystem. We're looking for someone who combines commercial acumen, technical understanding, and a strong grasp of how demand and supply interact in real-time bidding environments. You'll work cross-functionally with Product, Commercial Strategy, and our Services teams to identify opportunities, advocate for publisher needs, and scale best practices across the exchange.

Requirements

4+ years in digital media, ad tech, or publisher revenue operations with exposure to SSPs, DSPs, or programmatic monetization.
Proven ability to interpret large data sets and translate them into commercial recommendations.
Deep curiosity about programmatic market dynamics and emerging technologies that shape how buyers access supply.
Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders internally and externally.
Comfort operating autonomously in a fast-moving environment with multiple competing priorities.
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Own and grow relationships with a portfolio of North American publisher partners, from strategic planning through to execution and performance tracking.
Analyze supply-path data and demand trends to surface actionable insights, optimize monetization strategies, and unlock incremental revenue.
Partner with internal stakeholders to align on go-to-market priorities, feedback loops, and feature adoption
Lead business reviews that highlight performance, surface opportunities, and connect product capabilities to client outcomes.
Contribute to scalable process improvements across forecasting, deal setup, and data reporting in collaboration with Operations teams.
Represent the voice of the publisher in internal roadmap and product discussions, ensuring Index continues to evolve in line with customer needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents
Paid time off, health days, and personal obligation days plus flexible work schedules
Competitive retirement matching plans
Equity packages
Generous parental leave available to birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents
Annual well-being allowance plus fitness discounts and group wellness activities
Employee assistance program
Mental health first aid program that provides an in-the-moment point of contact and reassurance
One day of volunteer time off per year and a donation-matching program
Bi-weekly town halls and regular community-led team events
Multiple resources and programming to support continuous learning
A workplace that supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment