Manager, Platforms Support

Job Description: The US Partnerships team is responsible for all elements of strategic partnerships for the dentsu Media practice in the US. The team sits at the intersection of dentsu’s media agencies (Carat, iProspect and dentsuX), clients, investment and activation communities, and Amplifi, the commercial innovation arm for dentsu. The team is responsible for translating the business needs of dentsu’s clients, the strategic and commercial imperatives of dentsu itself, as well as emergent and established trends across the industry and society into strategic, value-driven, and beneficial partnerships. They also set the strategic agenda for partnerships for dentsu in the marketplace, in new business and in product/solution design within dentsu. This role will primarily be responsible for platform related partners, i.e. DSPs, SSPs, digital direct, AI-powered and more. Role Purpose: The Manager, Partnerships-Platforms will report into the Director of Platform Partnerships and manage relationships across platform partners. You will support all aspects of partnership operations and management across their adjacent media channels including - supporting the creation of partnership strategy for their specialism, ensuring excellence in execution of assigned partnerships, including negotiating and delivering partnership agreements, managing communications with assigned partners and ensuring partnerships delivery against core objectives. The manager will also be tasked with creating and distributing internal resources and communications with the support of the Director and VP, Partnerships. The Manager will work with the team to ensure their core responsibilities contribute towards a cohesive Partnership strategy and vision for dentsu. This role aligns across several departments within dentsu – including technology, media, investment, innovation, activation, trading and planning therefore an ability to work with multiple stakeholders to create solutions for all is essential. Key Responsibilities Relationship management across key partnerships Manage day-to-day needs and communications of the partnerships, ensuring excellence in execution with team support Distribution of pertinent information to the correct stakeholders internally and externally Own various reporting needs Support team leadership to execute strategic vision Be a subject-matter-expert in assigned specialism within the Partnership team Work closely with Investment, Activation, and Amplifi (trading) to ensure partnership approach meets the needs of our clients and aligns to dentsu standards Inform and educate Investment & Activation teams on partner new and updated deal details Support the creation and execution of dentsu and partner agreements Be seen as an integrator and problem solver both internally and externally driving partners and maintaining on-time engagement across several variables Support on client business where needed to build custom partnership plans and subject-matter-expertise of partner landscape. Participate in new business as subject-matter-expert in specialism and/or Partnership leader on value proposition for potential client. You will deliver sustainable growth, think strategically, and retain focus in a fast-changing environment. The ideal candidate brings rigor to a multi-disciplinary business with the ability to work across many stakeholders. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (marketing, advertising, business, communications preferred) 4 years' experience within the media industry as a partnership or investment member 2 years' experience in leading a team Consistent and exceptional project management Ability to properly delegate tasks to staff to ensure appropriate utilization, multitask and keep deadlines Thoughtful verbal and written communications, presentation, and analytical skills MSFT product suite expertise (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Ability to retain professionalism in all situations Team player with “go- getter” attitude Passion for problem-solving and collaboration across teams Ability to translate complex ideas into actionable solutions Regarded externally as a reliable, dependable colleague and business partner At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office. The annual salary range for this position is $51,000-$83,375. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits available with this position include: • Medical, vision, and dental insurance, • Life insurance, • Short-term and long-term disability insurance, • 401k, • Flexible paid time off, • At least 15 paid holidays per year, • Paid sick and safe leave, and • Paid parental leave. Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com. To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. #LI-JH2 #LI-Hybrid #LI-DENTSU Location: New York Brand: Amplifi Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.   Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. 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Salary : $51,000 - $83,375