Partnerships Lead - US

Smadex SLU•Austin, TX

About The Position

Smadex is a global leader in the programmatic space, providing a world-class DSP for mobile, CTV, and video. As we scale our footprint across the Americas, we are looking for a strategic powerhouse to lead our partnership efforts. You will be the face of Smadex to the industry’s most important players, moving beyond simple networking to build high-value, sustainable alliances that drive revenue and product innovation. The Role: We are looking for a senior partnerships professional to lead and scale Smadex’s strategic relationships across the Americas. This role will own the regional partnerships strategy, drive supply and measurement collaborations, and represent Smadex as a key market ambassador. The ideal candidate combines deep AdTech expertise with strong commercial acumen and an established industry network.

Requirements

5+ years of AdTech experience within a DSP, SSP, MMP, Ad Network, or related ecosystem player.
Strong understanding of programmatic advertising, with a focus on mobile marketing technologies and supply dynamics.
Proven track record of building and scaling strategic partnerships in the Americas region.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to pitch, present, and influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.
Demonstrated ability to build deep partnerships through relationship management and consultative selling.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Act as the senior ambassador for Smadex across the Americas, owning executive relationships with key partners, including SSPs, MMPs, data providers, and direct publishers. Foster long-term, value-driven collaborations that support Smadex’s growth and product innovation.
Design and execute a comprehensive partnerships roadmap for the region. Balance the optimization and expansion of existing top-tier partnerships with the identification, evaluation, and onboarding of new high-impact opportunities that drive supply quality, scale, and competitive advantage.
Strengthen Smadex’s access to premium inventory and strategic integrations by developing partnerships across mobile, in-app, and emerging channels. Identify opportunities to unlock differentiated supply, data, and measurement capabilities.
Serve as the primary face of Smadex at major industry events, conferences, and panels across the Americas. Represent our brand, communicate our vision, and cultivate senior-level networking opportunities to position Smadex at the forefront of the AdTech ecosystem.
Lead the full partnership lifecycle - from initial outreach and strategic evaluation through commercial structuring, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance governance.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Account Management, Product, Legal, and Technical teams to ensure successful partner integrations, joint business planning, and revenue growth.